Best Topical Tattoo Removal Products of 2013
	Product Name	Product Image	Promoted to Fade Both Black/Gray & Colored Tattoos	Promoted to help Erase New & Old Tattoos	Does NOT Contain TCA † or Hydroquinone †	Cost-Effective, Retails for Under $50	Manufacturer Offers Purchase Specials	Learn More
1		Fadeplex®	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior	Learn More
2		TAT-Med™	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior	Learn More
3		Profade	Superior	Superior	Superior	Poor	Superior	Learn More
4		Inkbusters	Superior	Superior	Poor — contains TCA †	Superior	Poor	Learn More
5		QuickFade	Superior	Superior	Poor — contains TCA †	Poor	Superior	Learn More
6		Tattoo-off	Superior	Superior	Poor — contains Hydroquinone †	Superior	Poor	Learn More
7		Fade Away	N/A	N/A	Superior	Superior	Poor	Learn More
8		Wrecking Balm®	Superior	Poor — Old Only	Superior	Poor	Poor	Learn More

Home tattoo removal and fading has never been easier or more affordable than it is with topical tattoo removal products such as those listed above. These products are generally considered to be the safest and most cost-effective way to help erase an unwanted tattoo in the privacy and security of one's home. While some consumers will still choose to use laser tattoo removal treatments, many have realized that spending thousands of dollars and experiencing a significant amount of pain is simply not worth it: especially when topical tattoo removal creams and gels are able to help erase and fade unwanted tattoos for a fraction of the tattoo removal cost associated with laser tattoo removal treatments.

Tattoo removal creams such as Fadeplex, TatMed, Profade, and Wrecking Balm work by helping bring the tattooed layers of skin closer to the surface so that the ink will fade away.

However, finding a safe and effective tattoo removal cream is often a very frustrating experience as almost all of the manufacturers of these products claim that their product works and is safe to use. This is obviously not true. For example, some of the tattoo removal products we reviewed contain potentially dangerous chemicals such as Hydroquinone and TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid). Hydroquinone will help prevent new skin from developing pigment which will help fade an unwanted tattoo, but it has also been linked to the development of cancer which is why it has been completely banned in countries like Japan, England, France and Germany. TCA is another potentially dangerous chemical as it literally burns off the layers of skin. While some tattoo removal companies who use TCA in their formula will claim it is safe, the reality is that an overwhelming amount of skin care professionals advise their patients to never use TCA without the presence of a trained medical professional.

We strongly suggest avoiding trying to remove a tattoo with products that contain either Hydroquinone or TCA and instead recommend buying products that use safer ingredients such as Alpha Arbutin or Salicylic Acid. These tattoo removal ingredients are not only effective, but they are also generally safe to use on the skin.

Please scroll back up to read our tattoo removal creams reviews.

Alternative Tattoo Removal Methods

While you already know about tattoo fading creams, laser tattoo removal, and TCA tattoo removal, you may not know that there are also a few other tattoo removal methods. However, please note that these other options are both generally expensive as well as potentially dangerous.

Dermabrasion (sanding the skin off until the tattoo is faded)
Salabrasion (rubbing the tattoo with a salt block until the tattoo is faded)
Excision (literally cutting out the tattoo and sewing the skin back together)
Skin Grafts (placing non-tattooed portions of the skin over the tattoo)