How it works
From the package to your skin in minutes.
Application, care, removal, and the science behind the inks. Everything you need to wear a Tattoo Factory design well.
Application
Four steps. Thirty seconds.
01
Pick the spot
Clean, dry skin works best. Avoid lotion or oil — the design needs a smooth surface to bond.
02
Press & wet
Place the design face-down on your skin. Press a wet cloth firmly against the back for 20 seconds.
03
Peel & reveal
Gently lift the paper from one corner. The design transfers to your skin — sharp, opaque, real.
04
Let it set
Wait two minutes before touching, dressing, or rinsing. The ink needs to fully bond.
Care
Wear it well
for a full week.
Lasts 7–10 days
Average wear is one week with normal showering. Designs on hands, feet or joints fade faster (3–5 days).
Showering is fine
Pat dry instead of rubbing. Hot water and soap are no problem after the first 24 hours.
Avoid heavy oils
Sunscreen, body oil, and exfoliants will accelerate fade. Apply them around the design, not over it.
Sun & sea
Waterproof up to a normal swim. Repeated salt-water exposure shortens lifespan to 3–5 days.
Removal
Off in fifteen seconds.
Done with it? Three steps and the design is gone — no residue, no irritation, ready for whatever comes next.
Oil
Apply baby oil, coconut oil, or olive oil to the design. Wait 30 seconds.
Wipe
Wipe firmly with a clean cloth or cotton round. The design lifts off in 10–15 seconds.
Rinse
Wash the area with soap and water. Fully gone, no residue, ready for the next one.
The inks
Three formulations.
Always skin-safe.
STANDARD
Standard
7–10 days
Our default ink. Cosmetic-grade, vegan, CPNP-registered. Sharp, opaque colour with subtle satin finish.
VEGAN
Vegan plus
7–10 days
100% plant-derived pigment. Identical longevity to standard. Costs 10% more — used for limited drops.
GENIPIN
Genipin
14–21 days
Natural semi-permanent ink derived from gardenia fruit. Dark blue-black. Lasts up to three weeks. Costs 25% more.
All inks are CPNP-registered (EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal). Cruelty-free certified.