Letters to the Editor
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Not Actually That Erasable
Um, I don't think comparing Freedom2Ink to henna or a permanent marker is really appropriate. I mean, henna wears off, and you can do it at home. Ditto for permanent marker.
This still requires a trip to a tattoo parlour, and if you DO end up wanting it removed, a costly laser surgery session. You don't just blow on it to make it go away! And unless you book into that laser surgery, it is just as permanent as normal ink.
I'm also interested in some of the info on the website about some of the inks used now breaking down into carcinogenic components when people try to break them down through laser surgery.
Not only that, but as the author of the article seems a prime example -- many of the current inks create allergic reactions (this is what caused the 'bumpiness' of the tat). A friend of mine recently had an allergic reaction to a tattoo, so I can't help but believe it isn't that uncommon (especially with red inks, don't know why).
So, if this new ink creates fewer allergic reactions, and doesn't break down into potentially cancer causing agents when lasered, I think its a good thing. Screw permanence. Nothing is forever, even you. Don't try fooling yourself with some skin art.