How To Fade a Tattoo: Effective Methods + How To Do It

There is one thing no one tells you about getting a tattoo; you may not like it. The post-tattoo regret is as real as it gets, and many people have experienced it. The final results sometimes do not meet your initial design and appearance expectations. So, you’re left with a bad tattoo and there isn’t much you can do about it. As we see it, you have three options;

• Option no1 – live with the bad tattoo, embrace it, and hope your following tattoos will be better and compensate for the bad tattoo
• Option no2 – undergo laser tattoo removal, which is generally expensive, time-consuming, and painful
• Option no3 – lighten or fade the tattoo and try to cover it up with a new, better design

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re going for the third option. And, we’re here for it. Covering up a tattoo with a new one is a generally successful process when done by professionals of course. But, in order to get a new design, you might need to lighten or fade your current tattoo.

So, if you’re in need of some useful DIY tips on fading a tattoo naturally and painlessly, you’re in the right place. In the following paragraphs we’ll explore all of your options, so let’s get started!

Tattoo Fading Naturally: Effective Methods + How To Do It

Exposure To The Sunlight

Now, this is a debatable option. The reason we’re not recommended to expose our skin to the sun without proper protection, i.e. sunscreen, is because sunlight equals harmful UV rays. These rays can promote the development of skin cancer, premature skin aging, and overall skin damage due to sunburns.

Moreover, people with tattoos are specifically advised to wear sunscreen to protect their tattoos as well. Under sunlight and sun exposure, tattoos begin to fade prematurely, which is generally a big issue (in case you like your tattoos).