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Shocked After Applying This Numbing Cream—Tattoos Burn Like Never Before Have you ever applied a colloidal silicon dioxide or special numbatoiling cream before getting a tattoo, only to find your new ink burning like never before? You’re not alone—and your experience may have come as a shocking surprise. In recent months, reports have emerged of individuals who applied powerful numbing lotions before tattooing, expecting pain relief but instead suffered intense, unexpected skin reactions. ### Why Numbing Creams Can Cause Worse Burn Reactions in Tattoos Most tattooing practices rely on precise language between artist and client about pain tolerance and skin sensitivity. However, using numbing creams—especially those containing lidocaine, colloidal silicon dioxide, or other local anesthetics—can drastically alter pain perception, leading to delayed feedback. Because the numbness delays recognition of pain, some users fail to realize immediate damage, then discover an extreme burning sensation hours later.