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.

Utilizing over 20 years in the health, beauty, and pharma industry, 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.

Kevin & Dave
Founders, Raven Ink

Formulation Science

Kevin is a chemist and leads formulation development for Raven Ink, focusing on ingredient chemistry, stability testing, and the functional role of compounds used to support the skin barrier during tattoo healing. Every Raven Ink formula is developed with strict attention to ingredient purity, stability, and performance in a compromised skin environment.

Research and Policy Design

Dave holds a PhD in Health Policy and has a background focusing on healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, healthcare economics, and the research design. This informs Raven Ink’s commitment to evidence-based formulation and disciplined manufacturing standards.

Built for the Tattoo Community

Scientific discipline is only one part of the equation.

Tattooing is a craft built on trust between artist and client. Raven Ink exists to support that relationship by providing aftercare products developed with the same level of precision that artists bring to their work.

Our mission is to ensure the skin heals in an environment that focuses on heal, clean, and maintain your tattoo.