At this point, most people know overexposure to the sun is harmful to your skin, but it's even tougher on tattoos. Ultraviolet light deeply dulls the vibrancy of the ink colors and makes relatively ...

If you're a total sun bunny and have a tattoo or two (or seven) on your body, then hopefully you're religious when it comes to sunblock. What happens to tattoos in the sun isn't a pretty thing, ...

Mr. Sun, it's true — "you are my sunshine, my only sunshine," and I know summer is on its way by the warmth I feel when I step outside. The rays that shine down on us are like the sun is extending its ...

Preserving body art requires diligence, especially when it comes to sun protection. With proper care, your personal expression can maintain its vibrant appearance for years to come. Tattoo ink sits ...

If you’re a regular sun seeker, you no doubt know how important it is to protect yourself from the sun’s rays. Having too little sun protection can lead to sunburn, skin damage, and even skin cancer.

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with over 5.4 million new cases each year in the US – so there’s a good reason you should be slapping on that lotion when the sun is beating down ...

Maltsev has turned each of those haphazard combinations of words into a design for a tattoo. An immigrant from Russia, he arrived in the U.S. about three years ago, lives in Wicker Park and works at ...