Tattoo ink can seep deep into the body: study
PARIS: Microscopic particles from tattoo ink can migrate into the body and wind up in lymph nodes, crucial hubs of the human immune system, a study revealed on Tuesday.
The tiny particles -- measuring a few millionths to a few billionths of a centimetre -- include molecules from preservatives and contaminants such as nickel, chromium, manganese and cobalt, researchers reported in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports.
Tattoo colouring is composed of various organic and inorganic pigments, and can be contaminated…