Ink Busters Overview:

Looking for a tattoo removal product? Ink Busters is intended to remove and fade the appearance of unwanted tattoos. It contains TCA- an ingredient that has undergone medical tests and studies.

Ink Busters is a 50% medical grade TCA tattoo fading product, which can be used on both new and old tattoos. The manufacture states that since this product uses TCA, it can create irritation to the skin and that the product has the potential to causes the skin to lift and peel.

Based on the information on the manufacturers website, TCA has been found safe in studies, but then the manufacture goes on to state that TCA can cause side effects. The manufacture states that TCA has the potential to scar the skin. So it TCA really safe for tattoo removal?

Our review staff does not recommend the use of products containing TCA since this ingredient can cause scarring, stinging, and burning to skin. However, some individuals still purchase products containing TCA and use them as directed. If you do purchase Ink Buster, then it is recommended you keep the area you are targeting covered up and out of the sun.

The manufacturer of Ink Busters states that individuals should apply this product using a q-tip. You can only apply Ink Busters once every 6 weeks. This is because you have to give the skin time to heal after a treatment and so you do not cause any permanent damages.

According to the manufacturer, Ink Busters is promoted to erase the color of tattoos from the skin, and is promoted to fade all tattoo colors, including orange, blue, green, and yellow. According to the manufacturer, TCA has no issues addressing those colors.

Ink Busters is sold by its manufacturer in two sizes. A one ounce product size and a two ounce product size. According to the manufacturer, a one ounce product size of Ink Busters contains 50% TCA which can remove a 3"x3" tattoo. This product size has a MSRP less than $10.

The two ounce Ink Busters product size also contains 50% medical grade TCA. This product has a MSRP less than $15. Although this is an affordable product, we do not recommend the use of TCA products because of its negative effects as we mentioned. You can find alternative options that are cost effective and more skin loving approaches. To see a list of more gentle formulas, check out the review grid below.

Negatives on Ink Busters:

Ink Busters formula is comprised of TCA. This is Trichloroacetic acid, which makes the skin peel in order to achieve tattoo removal benefits. However, TCA can cause scarring, stinging, burning and redness. Also you can only perform a TCA treatment once every six weeks so that you do not cause other damages to the skin.

Final Thoughts on Ink Busters:

Ink Busters is a product which has been promoted to fade and reduce the visibility of new and old tattoos. This product is marketed for all colors of tattoos. Ink Busters contains 50% medical grade TCA, a known agent used to peel the skin. Since TCA has been known to peel the skin it has the potential to damage and scar the skin as well. This product is made in the USA, and is sold in two sizes. Both sizes can be bought online for under $50.