Research Notes on Temporary Tattoos
A temporary tattoo is an image on the skin resembling a true tattoo, but is non-permanent. Temporary tattoos can be drawn, painted, or airbrushed, but most of the time these tattoos are transferred to the skin. Temporary tattoos of any kind are used for numerous purposes including self-expression, identification, and advertising. For example, actors who wish to add to their character's distinctiveness might take temporary tattoos painted on the skin by hand or using stencils as part of their cosmetic ritual. ...read more from Wikipedia
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Top Resources on Temporary Tattoos
- TattoosWithaPurpose: Temporary Tattoos That Serve a Purpose!
- US Food and Drug Administration (USDA): What About Temporary Tattoos?
- USDA: Temporary Tattoos and Henna/Mehndi
- HealthCanada: Health Canada Alerts Canadians Not to Use "Black Henna" Temporary Tattoo Ink and Paste Containing PPD (Aug. 11, 2003)
- Healthwise (via Navato Community Hospital): Henna Tattoos (Mehndi)
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Research Notes References
- ↑ US Food and Drug Administration (USDA): What About Temporary Tattoos?
- ↑ USDA: Temporary Tattoos and Henna/Mehndi
- ↑ Healthwise (via Navato Community Hospital): Henna Tattoos (Mehndi)
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