

Currently, the tattoos are done in black ink, but additional colors are in the works.Īfter opening its doors in December, the trendy Miami studio is decked out in shades of soft blues, floor-to-ceiling curtains, funky furniture and an overall chic look that’s complimented by cloud mirrors.

It took six years of researching and testing to develop the innovative ink, which contains pigments that are found in food, cosmetics and other products. See an illustration of the process and how it works here. The healing process is also similar to that of a traditional tattoo.īut unlike traditional ink made of larger particles, Ephemeral’s medical grade, bioabsorbable and biocompatible polymers naturally break down over time, shrinking to tiny particles that your body completely removes. Applied by real tattoo artists in the same way as traditional tattoos - with a needle - Ephemeral ink is made to have a shorter lifespan, disappearing after about nine to 15 months. Cesar RubioĮphemeral has pioneered the creation of a tattoo that isn’t mean to last, making the artistry that comes with permanent tattoos more accessible. For the tattoo-curious that don’t want to make a decision they’ll end up regretting, Miami’s first made-to-fade tattoo studio, Ephemeral, is here to show you that there’s no more excuses.
