A permanence of suffering
\nAn artist with a pen
\nCreates whatever picture
\nIs possible and when
\nA Badge maybe of honour
\nGraphically composed
\nDepicting a perspective
\nWhatever was proposedj<\/p>\n
Is given tone and colour
\nWe must remember those
\nColours may not be as safe
\nAs some of us suppose
\nUse is made of azo dyes
\nOf heavy metals too
\nAnd many are not vegan
\nA factor which is true<\/p>\n
Metal salts and plastics
\nMercury and lead
\nCadmium & barium
\nAnd nickel
\nI am led
\nTo believe such things are toxic
\nPermanent its true
\nThere is some fruit based “jagua”
\nBut we musnt be clueless too<\/p>\n
The risks out there
\nAre commonplace
\nAnd many tattoo’s appear
\nSo its good to do your own research
\nFor me thats very clear
\nTo inject these kinds of materials
\nInto the skin we should
\nAt least know the implications
\nWhich might not be so good<\/p>\n
X<\/p>\n
Mehardi the genipa americana fruit
\n(Huito)
\nApplied generally to the skin
\nAnd gradually it fades as the skin layer replaces itself
\nUsed by some tribes in the amazon
\nAnd one tribe I believe injects it
\nHenna another plant dye
\nBut black henna contains toxic materialnn<\/p>\n
Do your own research and go to a reputable artist
\nAnd ask explicitly for list of ingredients in the inks
\nIf in doubt walk out.<\/p>\n
At present I believe they dont have to declare
\nAll the contents <\/p>\n
And the potential non vegan
\nSubstances
\nMight be bone char as used in soft brown sugars
\nGlycerin
\nGelatin
\nAnd ofcourse the old favourite shellac
\nUsed a lot in confectionary like chocolate covered dried fruits and nuts
\nThis products can contain bark scraping and lac beetles <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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