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Temporary tattoos are not really tattoos. Rather,
they are a type of body sticker, like a decal. They are generally
applied to the skin using water to temporarily transfer the
design to the surface of the skin. Temporary tattoos are easily
removed with soap and water or oil-based creams, and are intended
to last only a few days. Like nail polish, these can be changed
to match one's clothes or mood.
Other forms of temporary "tattoos" are henna tattoos,
also known as Mehndi, and the marks made by the stains of
silver nitrate on the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Both methods, silver nitrate and henna, can take up to two
weeks to fade from the skin.
Airbrush tattoos is another popular form of temporary tattoos.
This process involves using a stencil design and blowing paint
through the stencil onto the skin. This form of tattoo lasts
approximately a week.
A great place to find temporary tattoo designs
and ideas is Tattoofashion.com.
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