TikTok has been buzzing with confusion after a man made the unusual choice to cover his hands and arms in squid ink.
These days, people use various creams and serums to enhance their skin’s appearance, often relying on carefully manufactured products that promise to reduce signs of aging or provide a radiant complexion.
It’s uncommon for individuals to use raw ingredients, let alone something as unconventional as squid ink.
If you’re considering testing squid ink on your skin, you might want to reconsider.
A man who tried this experiment found himself regretting it shortly after.
Fisherman Brendan Wing shared a clip on the @youfishtv TikTok account, showcasing the condition of his skin five days post-application, after extracting ink from a squid and smearing it on his arms and hands.
Wing’s intention was to demonstrate the ink’s concentration, but he didn’t anticipate the prolonged aftermath.
In a subsequent video, Wing admitted his ‘biggest mistake’ was allowing the ink to dry, which resulted in a ‘crusty’ residue on his skin.
“I’m hoping it’ll come off in the next few days,” he remarked in the clip.
Later updates revealed that the ink had begun to fade between his fingers, but most of his skin remained covered in the black substance.
@youfishtv 5 DAYS LATER!
“I reckon within a week or two it should be off me,” he commented.
Wing’s experience serves as a cautionary tale for anyone tempted to experiment with squid ink, though some viewers expressed admiration for its durability.
“Would a squid ink tattoo work?” one person wondered, while another quipped: “This would be great for my brows, does it come in a dark brown?”
However, most viewers were astonished that Wing decided to coat himself with the ink in the first place.
“’That’s crazy that’s crazy don’t do it’ *proceeds to do it anyway*,” one person commented on the original video.
Another remarked: “It will wear off eventually as he sheds skin cells. Take about a month. He won’t do that again.”
Hopefully, Wing has learned a valuable lesson from this experience!