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 You’ll be hard pressed to meet someone whose beliefs, interests, and hobbies have not changed over time. The same goes for tattoos. The tattoos of our past are not always regretted but, given the choice years later, you may choose an entirely different design, placement, artist, or style. That’s why temporary tattoos are being marketed to audiences much older than their typical customers. More twenty-somethings and even fifty-somethings are dabbling with temporary tattoos because they’re both a fun change of pace when you feel stuck in a rut, and offer the opportunity to test the waters with a design you may want to put on your body permanently.
 

To differentiate from the tattoos you’ll commonly find at a child’s birthday party, companies sell more mature — or even custom — designs at a higher quality. Most temporary tattoos look like a sticker or dried glue on the body and with every wash, the tattoo cracks or begins to peel off making their temporary status all the more obvious. But our new techniques and ingredients are being used to make temporary tattoos look more real and last longer.

We  stands out because of  rich color and use of vegetable-based inks and non-toxic, high-quality adhesive. Their customer-base is atypical of a temporary tattoo company as well, with people aged 25-45 being the majority of online shoppers. But, how long do temporary tattoos last from ? Elisabeth Morgan, a representative for the company, shared in an interview that the company’s tattoos typically last two to four days, but that can be extended based on placement and products applied to the area.

Unlike a permanent tattoo, Morgan instructs people not to use lotion on the area where their  tattoo is placed because the oil can get under the adhesive and soften it so it peels. As far as where to place the tattoo, she says “areas on the body that don’t chafe against fabric work best, like the inner arm or a bare ankle.” While their tattoos are waterproof, excessive washing will drastically reduce its lifespan too.

Deborah Oomen, brand manager , helps us understand what sets these semi-permanent tattoos apart, comparing them to temporary and semi-permanent hair dyes. “These tattoos [sink] into the top layer of your skin — the epidermis — and change its color. [It’s] like hair dye. Temporary hair dye will just slap color on top of your hair, and it’ll wash off easily. Semi-permanent hair dye will actually sink into the hair a little bit more and alter its color, making it last longer. inkbox tattoos use a semi-permanent tattoo technology, in the way that the ingredients in our ink work with the organic compounds in your skin to change its color.” Also like hair dye, the formula used in an inkbox tattoo takes time to develop and will look richer with every passing hour — reaching its peak at 36 hours.

So in short, how long do temporary tattoos last from us? Generally, they last between one to two  days but some customers report them lasting as long as one weeks. This gives people time to enjoy and deliberate over whether to make the design permanent or whether they should swap it with another design a few weeks later.

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