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Paramedical Tattoo Ink & Skin Tone Tattoo Inks
Ink Wise is a paramedical tattoo ink shop for artists who camouflage scars and stretch marks and restore areolas. Every skin tone tattoo ink we carry comes with an Ink Wise Sheet that breaks down its ink chemistry by CI number, so you know exactly what goes into your client's skin.
Ink chemistry first
We choose inks for their pigment makeup: organic pigments balanced with titanium dioxide, and iron oxide flagged, not hidden. See why it matters.
An Ink Wise Sheet for every ink
Each product shows every pigment by CI number, the pigment load, carriers, iron oxide and carbon black, all pulled from the manufacturer's SDS. CI cheat sheet.
Ships worldwide
Free US shipping on orders over $200 and free international shipping over $400. Not sure where to start? Try the Ink Recipe Builder.
Shop skin tone tattoo ink sets, The Fourmula, The Dark Scar Collection and single paramedical inks below.
Paramedical Tattoo Ink FAQ
Ink chemistry, skin tone inks and ordering, answered.
What is paramedical tattoo ink?
Paramedical tattoo ink is pigment used in corrective tattooing, such as scar camouflage, stretch mark camouflage and areola restoration. It's mostly skin tone shades, and the ink chemistry matters even more than in decorative work, because the color has to match living skin and stay that way as it heals and ages.
What is an Ink Wise Sheet?
It's a one-page breakdown of an ink, built from the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It lists every pigment by CI number, whether each one is organic or inorganic, the pigment load, the carrier ingredients, whether the ink contains iron oxide or carbon black, and any allergy notes. You'll find one in the photos of every product.
Why does ink chemistry matter for skin tone tattoo ink?
Iron-oxide-heavy skin tone inks without proper copper neutralizers can oxidize in the skin and turn orange, rusty, muddy brown or gray-green. Organic pigments like azos and quinacridones, plus copper-based pigments, balanced with titanium dioxide and mixing solution, give cleaner, more stable results. See good vs. bad results.
Do your inks contain iron oxide or carbon black?
Some do, and we tell you. Every Ink Wise Sheet flags iron oxide and carbon black at the top. For skin tone work we look for carbon black under 3%, and any ink that contains iron oxide is flagged so you can plan how to neutralize it.
Which inks should I use for white scars vs. dark scars?
For white (hypopigmented) scars and stretch marks, start with a skin tone ink set or The Fourmula, and use the Ink Recipe Builder to get a starting mix from a photo of your client's skin. For dark (hyperpigmented) scars, The Dark Scar Collection brings together five inks for color-correcting and softening darker scar tissue.
What do the CI numbers on tattoo ink mean?
A CI (Colour Index) number identifies the exact pigment in an ink, like CI 77891 for titanium dioxide or CI 77491 for red iron oxide. Reading CI numbers lets you compare inks across brands. Our CI cheat sheet covers the ones you'll see most in skin tone tattoo inks.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. US shipping is a flat $8.95 and free on orders over $200. Canada is $24.95 and the rest of the world is $39.95, with free international shipping on orders over $400.
How do I contact Ink Wise?
Send a message through our contact form and we'll reply by email.