Today, almost all the masters of the Russian tattoo scene know the brand КРАСКА Tattoo Ink. Some are already actively using it in their work, while others are still asking questions: Is the production really located in Moscow, Russia? What components are used in the production of inks? And what are the advantages of this product in comparison with other well-known brands?
After talking with the owners of the company, in this article, we will try to answer all these questions and provide a detailed overview of what КРАСКА Tattoo Ink is.
How it all began?
The company entered the tattoo industry market in 2016, presenting its products for the first time at the 8th Moscow International Tattoo Convention in Sokolniki. At that time, the tattoo ink industry was dominated by major international brands. Therefore, it was crucial for the owners of КРАСКА to introduce a product superior to its Western counterparts.
This event followed many years of research. The development of КРАСКА Tattoo Ink originated from the simple desire to understand the composition of modern tattoo inks, the technical aspects of production, and the needs of the immediate target audience—tattoo artists.
The collection of primary information, which facilitated an understanding of the basics of ink production, began with open sources on the internet and the examination of technical documentation from Western colleagues. After establishing the primary knowledge base, the experimentation phase commenced.
Production and safety
With the onset of the technical industrial era, the company engaged one of the most experienced Russian chemists-technologists, who had dedicated almost his entire life to working in chemical industries. Additionally, professional dermatologists and more than 15 renowned tattoo artists joined the team.
Samples of all Western tattoo inks were studied, the available raw materials for production were analyzed, and significant financial investments were required for the purchase of high-tech equipment and the establishment of a production line.
The analysis showed that, unfortunately, the Russian industry cannot provide the raw materials of the necessary purity and quality required for the production of tattoo inks. That is why the components used in КРАСКА are purchased only outside of Russia.
«In Russia, we don't have anything like what we need for production. There is a production of coloring pigments, but this can be used to produce paint, which can then be used in the garage - no more. We use products from leading manufacturers. For example, among our partners is the well-known German chemical giant BASF. We immediately rejected the choice of raw materials based on low cost.
All the components of which КРАСКА is made are harmless! This is what is used in cosmetics and in the food industry every day. The full composition of КРАСКА is indicated on the label. However, we still encounter situations where insufficiently informed individuals, upon noticing oxide or titanium in the list of ingredients, start to sound the alarm about the danger to health,» - says Evgeny Shmytkov - the owner of КРАСКА Tattoo Ink.
In fact, there are a huge number of official government documents that regulate the entire production of the Russian industry, as well as imported products from abroad. These documents clearly state what requirements apply to the ingredients of a product and show what is safe and what is not.
Despite the general misconception, in Russia, there are also standards for the use of chemical components in the country, including in production for the tattoo industry. This is a huge list of what can be imported and produced and an even larger list of what cannot.
If the product’s label indicates that the product complies with the Technical Specification (TU), this means that the manufacturer, under the law, guarantees that his product complies with the safety standards established for it by state authorities.
«The КРАСКА consists of pigments, spirit, glycerin, and additional modifiers. Each of these substances creates a hostile environment for bacteria and viruses. Thanks to this, we have the opportunity to produce it without unnecessary preservatives and be confident in the microbiological purity of the КРАСКА. All of this has already been confirmed by laboratory tests, and the information is publicly available.
It is also important to note that most tattoo inks worldwide are prepared using resin or rosin, which complicates storage and requires manufacturers to add preservatives and stabilizers.
Due to our copolymer formulation, the КРАСКА is free of many disadvantages of “resinous” inks - it does not fade, dry out, settle at the bottom of the container, and can be easily shaken before a session.
Under the current laws of Russia, we are not required to provide certificates to anyone. However, we are voluntarily sharing a certificate obtained from the laboratory of RosTest in the public domain, where we certified our finished products. This document guarantees both compliance and safety of the КРАСКА.
Additionally, solely for our customers, we have initiated radiation sterilization. We have collaborated with one of the Moscow laboratories and take all КРАСКА inks to them. To be honest, we are sterilizing products that are already sterile,» - says Evgeny.
It should be noted separately that the ingredients used for the production of pigments are 100% synthetic, without components of animal origin, making the product fully suitable for vegans.
For foreign consumers, the КРАСКА Tattoo Ink is marketed under the second name - TINCTA Tattoo Ink. However, it is the same product.
What are the other benefits of the КРАСКА?
The first thing that sets the КРАСКА apart from other manufacturers is, of course, the price.
Thanks to the competent policy of the company, the КРАСКА truly stands out with a more favorable price compared to its competitors.
The second benefit is a wide, constantly replenished palette of colors suitable for all styles and directions of modern tattooing.
The КРАСКА was originally conceived by its creators as a finished product. That is why manufacturers do not recommend diluting or thickening pigments. Despite this, it remains compatible with all modern coloring pigments. This means that to get the desired shade, you can mix the КРАСКА with inks from other manufacturers.
The ProTeam of the КРАСКА Tattoo Ink now comprises more than 40 tattoo artists—real professionals working in all styles and directions of tattooing, widely known both in Russia and abroad. Therefore, it is safe to say that the КРАСКА Tattoo Ink has firmly established its position in the global tattoo industry.
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