Effective At Home Tattoo Removal

Tattoo removal creams have been available for many years but recent innovations in formulations have resulted in improved effectiveness.

There are several at home tattoo removal kits available and they vary in effectiveness.

The salt rub type, e.g. Dermasal, have been shown to be of limited use. If your tattoo is already faded by laser treatment then you may benefit but overall users report very little if any fading.

Tattoo Off has very few satisfied users or confirmed positive results.

Wrecking Balm is currently the leading brand and is the only system using an FDA approved application device. Their formulation appears to be the most effective but see the results section for more detailed information.

Tat B Gone results are more mixed. It seems this method provides fading of amateur tattoos and some others but struggles to have such good impact on professional ink and their customer service leaves many frustrated.

Be realistic. Your tattoo was designed to be permanent so removing it will take time and be difficult.

With any at home tattoo removal treatment good results are dependent upon consistent application in accordance with the directions.

For example, Wrecking Balm is applied every other day. It is a 3 step process. First the skin is prepared to receive treatment, next the formulation is applied to work on breaking up the ink and finally a conditioning gel is smoothed over to support the skins natural rejuvenating process.

If this procedure is adhered to then over time the tattoo will fade. The time this takes and the final result depends upon a variety of factors such as the density of ink and the colors (darker colors take longer).

Most tattoos may take 6 months for significant fade although some report results in as little as 3 months while others take 18 months.

Realistically your tattoo is unlikely to disappear completely but significant fading can make it far less noticeable.

With removal creams, if you have sensitive skin then you should do a small test first but generally adverse reactions are rare.

Pain is not a reported side effect of the cream tattoo fade methods although they are reported to "sting a bit".

The salt rub type seem to cause more discomfort and even infection on occasion.

Make sure your supplier provides a money back guarantee.

Most cost from approx. $180 to $250 for a 6 month supply.

Most companies claim to provide a money back guarantee but be sure to contact their customer service department and check this before you buy.

If they fail to respond then you may find it difficult to chase a refund in the event of wanting one!

Due to the nature of tattoos and their removal, not everyone will achieve the same results. That's why you need to be realistic but also look for a money back guarantee in case you are not satisfied with the results.

Most users appear happy but, as always, it doesn't suit everyone.

More about Wrecking Balm

I've been using Wrecking Balm tattoo removal cream for about 6 months now and it's faded my 2 ankle tattoos down to just faint marks.

I'm incredibly happy with what Wrecking Balm has done for my tattoos.

I haven't seen as much fading as I'd like yet but it's only been 3 months. I was hoping it would be faster as my sisters wedding is coming up.

Wrecking Balm has faded my tattoo significantly. I've even seen color shed with dead skin.

It's as easy as brushing your teeth before you shower!

My dark tattoo is not fading as fast as my butterfly but I guess it will eventually fade just as much.

My tattoo is not fading as much as I expected after about 4 months but I forget sometimes to put the stuff on.

I've stuck at it now for nearly a year and I'm glad I did. My tattoos are so faded now that I feel great. No hiding from my previous life or feeling embarrassed when I collect my daughter from school!

Mixed reviews give a rounded out picture.

More Details About Tat B Gone

I have lots of tats. I used TatBGone to lighten a poorly done tattoo, before I had a new one done over it. Worked great, really happy

This didn't do a thing for my tattoos. I feel let down.

My tattoo has faded enough so that people don't keep looking at me twice.

I'm frustrated. I wanted a refund as it didn't work but I can't get hold of them and they don't reply to my emails.

Each month my tats get less and less visible.

Very few positive reviews by users for either of these products and those found are of dubious origin.

Don't waste your money - it's just a salt scrub and a moisturizer.

It didn't work at all. Don't believe what they say.

I can't believe people can even sell this. It doesn't seem to do anything except make my skin hurt like crazy.

I checked out some of their other products. They sell miracle cures and pills. Keep away.