As you acquire muscle, your skin will begin to stretch somewhat, as will your tattoos. In severe situations of muscle growth and weight gain, the skin might extend to the point where tattoos lose their original vividness and begin to change hues. Tattoos may also begin to fade. The brighter the tattoo, the faster it will fade. Black ink is more difficult to remove than blue or green ink. The main cause of tattoo fading is the increased exposure to UV rays from sunlight. This can be prevented by the regular application of sunscreen after sunbathing or swimming in pools. The younger you are when you get a tattoo, the less likely it is to fade because your body is still growing and creating new skin cells regularly. As you age, your skin becomes less elastic and shows signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. This makes faded tattoos look worse since there are now more areas for the eye to rest on. Tattooing is a permanent form of body art. If you're thinking about removing your tattoo, think again - both professional removalists and home remedies were not successful in covering up tattoos. The only way out is to get another tattoo on top of the old one or have it painted over. However, this cannot be done with every tattoo and has its own set of problems.