Dangerous Tattoos in Bali

Apr 22, 2026, 06:27

Introduction

A person from Australia went to Bali. They got a temporary tattoo on the beach. Now their skin is very red and hurts.

Main Body

The tattoo looked dark at first. After seven days, the color went away. Then the skin became itchy and red. The person uses medicine now. Doctors worry about permanent scars. The tattoo had a chemical called PPD. This chemical makes the tattoo black and dry fast. Natural henna is from a plant. It is reddish-brown and safe. Black henna is not safe. It can cause bad skin reactions. It can also cause allergies to hair dye. The Australian government tells people not to get these tattoos in Indonesia. Many people visit Bali every year. Some people say tourists must be careful.

Conclusion

Some tattoos use dangerous chemicals. People should check what is in their beauty products.

Vocabulary Learning

allergies

bad reactions to food, plants, or other things過敏

Example:I have allergies to nuts.

chemical

a substance used in science or industry化學物質

Example:This cleaner has strong chemicals.

itchy

feeling like you want to scratch your skin癢的

Example:My skin is itchy after the bug bite.

scars

marks left on the skin after a wound heals疤痕

Example:He has a scar on his knee from falling.

temporary

something that lasts for a short time短暫的

Example:I got a temporary tattoo for the party.