Types of Tattoo Inks and Their Components:
- Historical Inks: Made from tree bark, ash, and coal dust. Pen ink was also used.
- Modern Inks (Factory-produced): Usually made of metal salts and metal oxides.
- Cadmium: Used for red and orange shades.
- Aluminum: Used for green and violet shades.
- Cobalt: Used for blue shades.
- Titanium: Used for white shades.
Note: The text warns that heavy metals used in inks may cause allergies and serious diseases, including cancer.