Ultraviolet light breaks down pigment particles in tattoo ink over time, which is one of the primary reasons older tattoos can look duller or less defined than when they were first done.
Why Tattoos Are Especially Vulnerable
Unlike the rest of the skin, tattooed skin has pigment sitting closer to the surface layers, making it more directly exposed to UV rays during outdoor activity.
Building an SPF Habit
Dermatologists commonly recommend applying a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher to tattooed areas whenever they will be exposed to sunlight, reapplying roughly every two hours during extended outdoor exposure.
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