40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF

Tattoos shouldn’t substitute sunscreens and SPF lotions completely. But knowing that they work almost as good, and look twice as good at that, we’re loving blackwork tattoos more than ever. Check out these 40 blackwork tattoos that go great together with SPF!

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
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You all know the basics in tattoo care—which includes protecting your tattoo from sun damage. We’ve also heard that tattoos might cause cancer, especially when exposed to the sun. But recently, a research conducted at Bispebjerg Hospital proved that the standard black ink tattoos may instead, shield the wearer’s skin from damage and UVR-induced skin cancer. Haven’t heard of these recent findings yet? Read more about it here.

Of course, blackwork tattoos may never be used as a total substitute for sunscreen. But that’s only until a new study springs up, bringing forth good news that blackwork tattoos can work as good as SPF lotions. What’s not to love with some good blackwork? They’re timeless and they look gorgeous, especially when done right. So grab your strongest sunscreen and brave the sun with your blackwork pieces.

Let’s start with the classic arm bands:

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork arm band by Hanumantra Lamar

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork arm band, artist unknown

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Dotwork arm tattoo by Kamil Czapiga

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork arm tattoo by Josh Barnes

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork arm band by Sasha Masiuk

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork arm tattoo by mantratwix / Instagram

If you love the practicality of arm bands but you’re looking for something a little less plain, go for detailed ones like these, fused with intricate or geometric designs.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork leg band tattoo by Josh Barnes

Leg bands work, too.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork dotted arm band by Daniel Gram

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork crane tattoo via equilattera / Instagram
40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork iceberg tattoo by Ben Volt

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork hand tattoo by Thomas Hooper

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork foot tattoo by Thieves of Tower

Insane what this blackwork artists can do!

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork mandala by Philip Yarnell

Philip Yarnell makes great blackwork tattos. There’s more Tattoo Artists You Really Should Get to Know: Philip Yarnell.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
by Alex Tabuns

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by Josh Barnes

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by Max Amos

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by Josh Barnes

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by AL_OD

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork over coloured piece by ROB BANK$
Here’s a tattoo-ception done right.

Now, moving on to the sleeves. Let’s start with the halfies.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork sleeve by Hanumantra Lamar

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork half sleeve by Ben Volt

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork half sleeve by Baylen Levore

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork half sleeve by Hanumantra Lamar

Go with blackwork half sleeves if you don’t really plan on going full blackwork mode.

Here are the people who went full blackwork mode; the real, heavy deal.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork sleeve with scarification by Christian Bedics

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork sleeve by Hanumantra Lamar

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork sleeve by Hanumantra Lamar

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork circuit tattoo, artist unknown.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork sleeve by Tomas Tomas

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork geometric sleeve by Dillon Forte
40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork sleeve by Gerhard Wiesbeck

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
by Guy Le Tattooer

Check out these blackwork-clad torsos.

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by Corey Divine

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by mantratwix / Instagram

Lose the shirts, darlings, and let us see those blackwork back pieces!

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by Maxime Buchi

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork tattoo by Matt Matik

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Back piece by Sakrosankt

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork paint-inspired tattoo by Julia Rehme

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork back piece by Ben Volt

40 Blackwork Tattoos That Go Great Together With SPF
Blackwork backpiece by Ben Volt

Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Want to see yet another talented blackwork artist? Meet this guy.