In Rio de Janeiro, tattooists are rolling out UV-reactive inks that glow vividly under the city’s dazzling carnival lights. Parade dancers are showcasing intricate designs that only appear once night falls — from neon feathers to glowing samba masks.
The trend has swept through local communities, with tattoo parlors booked solid for weeks ahead of the festival. Dermatologists have raised safety questions, but ink makers insist the compounds are non-toxic and lab-tested.
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