Existing regulations in tattooing and piercing parlors are not enough to ensure safety. Current regulations monitor hygiene practices such as using gloves and sterilizing needles but do not pay attention to the types of materials used.
Most dyes used in tattooing are not approved for cosmetic purposes and were produced for industrial uses such as car paint. Body piercing can also cause problems depending on the type of metal used.
Body piercing and tattooing can lead to infections such as hepatitis, HIV and bacterial and fungal infections, and can cause toxic shock syndrome, tuberculosis, tetanus, allergic reactions and venereal ulcers.
Regulations need to be established that will monitor the sterility and purity of materials and dyes used in body art.
The Guardian July 18, 2003
Aside from the risk of infection, body piercing can disrupt the body’s subtle energy fields. Many people don’t realize that we have very small electrical currents running through our body that help to normalize us.
Inserting pieces of metal into your body can disrupt this energy flow. If you are healthy it is unlikely that you would notice any difference, but piercings can be a problem in those with more serious health challenges.
Along those lines, injecting artificial dyes into your skin could also cause problems. Although the effects may not be significant enough to notice right away, it’s probably wise to avoid accumulating chemicals and dyes in your skin.
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