The Blueprint -
The world’s finest blend of humectants and essential oils that money can buy. Here are the reasons why Tattoo Goo is the leader in healing worldwide!
It’s a given that the act of tattooing is intrusive and injurious to the skin. Therefore the objective of Tattoo Goo application is to help the skin heal itself. Four of the best approaches to help heal itself are Moisturization, Antimicrobial Activity, Anti-oxidation, and Stimulation of Circulation. Let’s review the approach.
Moisturization
With the exception of our palms and soles the skin contains oil glands. These glands called Sebaceous glands give off an oily fluid called Sebum. Sebum is a blend of triglycerides and wax esters (or compounds). Upon spreading over the skins surface the triglycerides are reduced to fatty acids and glycerin. The fatty acids help maintain the internal environment of the skins acid pH. The role of the glycerin is to maintain fatty like substances (intercellular lipids) such as triglycerides and cholesterol in a liquid crystal form. Lipids are an important element for the outer layer of the skins healthy structure and function. When in a liquid crystal form the intercellular lipids keep the skin moisturized. The wax compounds act as a protective layer on top of the skin, protecting all this bio-activity. So bottom line, triglycerides and wax esters are natures ultimate moisturizers. Tattoo Goo is chock full of them given its content of 3 of natures most luxurious and costly triglycerides Olive Oil, Cocoa Butter and Wheat Germ Oil plus natures finest Wax Ester Beeswax.
Anti-microbial Activity
Needle entries and punctures to the skin are subject to microbial infestation. The ensuing infection can produce scar tissue. Lavender Oil, like most essential oils, is a complex molecular mixture with antimicrobial properties. You have the confidence of knowing that Tattoo Goo has this property and ultimately helps minimize the formation of scar tissue.
Anti-Oxidation
Antioxidants (the ability of an ingredient to slow down, prevent or block oxidation caused by free radicals) enhance the skins health by quenching free radicals that denature molecules they come in contact with. This quenching action helps minimize the formation of scar tissue. Wheat Germ Oil is loaded with the antioxidant Vitamin E, which is why it has an inherent golden color. Rosemary Extract is also a potent antioxidant. Finally Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate) is bio-converted to Tocopherol upon application to the skin. No preparation has more antioxidant activity than Tattoo Goo.
Stimulation of Circulation
Whenever circulation is enhanced, more nutrients are delivered and more waste products are removed. Lavender Oil, in addition to its antimicrobial properties has this asset as well. So its presence in Tattoo Goo contributes to the skins health.
Competitive Ingredients
While Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil and Hemp Oil are triglycerides they are some of the most polyunsaturated and unstable triglycerides in nature. They quickly become rancid and no longer deliver benefits to the skin. In some cases the inclusion of these ingredients in healing formulas have been known to accelerate skin irritation. Aloe, among the many oils offered in water based lotions and foams are water soluble and their moisturizing components decompose by reaction to water and moisture. So if a competitive product is touting the benefits of these ingredients, it is not likely present, certainly not in any appreciable, efficacious amount.
Many thanks to Professor Charles Freeman of Forbis Labs for his contribution to this article. Professor Friedman has over 40 years experience in natural products development with such companies as Revlon, L’Oreal and Burt’s Bees.