Semi-permanent tattoos
AssigneeInkbox Ink Inc.
InventorIngrid Um Nlend
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Abstract
Embodiments described herein include semi-permanent inks (e.g., semi-permanent inks contains genipin, a genipin derivative, lawsone, a lawsone derivative, or combinations thereof); semi-permanent ink applicators; transfer mediums; silicone adhesives; and silicone mediums and kits containing two or more thereof. Some embodiments describe methods for applying an ink to skin as well as methods for increasing the darkness of a semi-permanent tattoo and/or increasing the longevity of a semi-permanent tattoo.
Claims13
A method for applying ink to skin, the method comprising:
- (a) disposing a transfer medium on a portion of skin, wherein the transfer medium includes:
- a solvent present in an amount of about 85% to about 95% w/w of the transfer medium;
- a thickening agent present in an amount of about 1% to about 5% w/w of the transfer medium;
- and
- a humectant present in an amount of about 1% to about 5% w/w of the transfer medium;
- (b) applying an applicator comprising an ink disposed thereon to the portion of skin to thereby transfer the ink to the portion of skin;
- (c) removing the applicator from the portion of skin;
- and
- (d) applying a silicone adhesive over the ink on the portion of skin.
A method for increasing a darkness and/or longevity of a semi-permanent ink in skin, the method comprising:
- disposing a transfer medium on a portion of skin;
- applying the semi-permanent ink to the portion of skin to form a semi-permanent tattoo;
- and
- applying a silicone adhesive to the portion of skin over the semi-permanent tattoo.
A kit for applying tattoos comprising:
- a semi-permanent ink;
- a silicone adhesive;
- and
- a transfer medium, wherein the transfer medium includes:
- a solvent present in an amount of about 85% to about 95% w/w of the transfer medium;
- a thickening agent present in an amount of about 1% to about 5% w/w of the transfer medium;
- and
- a humectant present in an amount of about 1% to about 5% w/w of the transfer medium.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.