reprinted from Tattoo Savage Mar 2009:Do you have your color tattoos touched up every few years because the colors fade? Do you notice the red in your tattoo turning to an ugly brown? Well it's time to invest in Tattoo Inkguard! Tattoo Inkguard is the first ever topical skin care treatment designed to protect the ink pigments deposited in the skin.Tattoo Defender SPF 30+ and Tattoo Enhancer Topical Antioxidant Treatment contain anunusual blend of the world's most powerful antioxidants scientifically proven to protect and increase the vibrancy of tattoos. We've tried it and it gets our stamp of approval. When a tattoo is produced, ink pigments are trapped in cells below the epidermis. Ultraviolet exposure, environmental toxins and pollutants from exhaust and tobacco smoke, createfree radicals which damage cellular structure ultimately causing tattoo degradation. Extensive research has shown that the antioxidants, UV screens and moisturizers in Tattoo Inkguard create a barrier on the skinthat prevents free radical damage, resulting in more brighter, more vibrant tattoos. This research has proven that the antioxidants in Tattoo Inkguard, which include green tea, pomegranate, cocoa, carrot, coffee,and vitamins E, 0, and A, have a synergistic effect in combination, making them more effective than anyone in isolation."Until now, there has been virtually no focus on products that protect the appearance of tattoos and enhance their vibrancy. Tattoos are aninvestment and Tattoo Inkguard was designed to help you protect your skin and your investment for the long term. Tattoo Inkguard products are available in select tattoo parlors and boutiques throughout the U.S.