A Message from the Founders

When we founded Raven Ink, we did so to address a critical failure in the tattoo industry: the clinical gap between the procedure and the recovery. For too long, aftercare has been treated as a lifestyle accessory or a cosmetic afterthought. As founders, we believed that a process involving controlled dermal trauma deserved nothing less than hospital-grade precision.

We built Raven Ink to be a clinical-first organization. Our mission is to move tattoo recovery away from "skin-friendly" marketing and toward legitimate pharmaceutical science. We believe that protecting the integrity of the skin barrier is the only way to truly protect the integrity of the art.

Vertical Integration & Clinical Control

To ensure our standards were never compromised by third-party manufacturers, we made a strategic decision to own our entire supply chain. Every Raven Ink formulation is developed, tested, and produced within our own 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art laboratory in St. Louis, Missouri.

By maintaining a fully integrated production facility, we can guarantee:

  • Pharmaceutical-Grade Standards: Our facility is engineered for rigorous contamination control and precision.

  • Small-Batch Integrity: We utilize custom-engineered equipment to produce in small, controlled batches under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

  • Formulation Purity: We select ingredients based strictly on their functional role in wound healing and hydration—never for fragrance, trend, or "shelf appeal."

Our Commitment

While our methods are rooted in high-tech pharmaceutical manufacturing, our hearts are in the culture. We understand that a tattoo is a permanent biological investment. Our products, designed to Heal, Clean, and Maintain, are our contribution to the longevity of that investment.

At Raven Ink, we don’t just manufacture aftercare products; we engineer the environment in which art lives. We invite you to experience the difference that pharmaceutical rigor makes in the life of a tattoo.

Dave & Kevin
Founders, Raven Ink