We can all agree that the golden tattoos we see on social media look amazing. And, they seem to be the perfect summer accessory as well. If you’re reading this, chances are you want a golden tattoo yourself, and who wouldn’t? These look exceptional.

But, are they too good to be true?

In the following paragraphs, we’ll explore the golden tattoo ink that is supposedly responsible for these awesome tattoos. We’ll take a look at the ink, how it works and whether there is something hidden from us when it comes to golden ink.

So, without further ado, let’s get started!

The Gold Pigment – Everything You Need To Know

Is It Real?

Now, we have to be completely honest from the start; golden tattoo ink or pigment does NOT exist. Unfortunately, golden, silver, and other metallic tattoos are impossible in the traditional manner of tattooing. The reason golden ink doesn’t exist? Well, it is believed it would be simply too expensive to create such a pigment. Furthermore, the gold would never reflect properly once placed into the dermis of the skin.

Can It Become Real?

So, what if someone was to make a golden tattoo ink and use it?

Well, let’s start by saying they’d have to spend a ton of money because an ounce of gold can cost $1300, which would be enough for a small ink bottle of 1oz. Then, they would have to invest in ink research to see whether the pigment is safe for use.

According to a study, the golden particles (which would be used for the gold tattoo ink) are not toxic nor inflammatory, and might even be suitable for use in nanomedicine. So, golden ink might be even safer than the standard tattoo ink (which we all know contains toxic compounds, from Arsenic to plastic).

But, since this could never happen (due to expenses and lack of actual pigment research). Another solution for golden ink would be to use a gold flake base in a pigment. However, this would be highly toxic and the person receiving the tattoo could experience a case of a tattoo infection or even serious health issues.