to see the full interview of Emylee

An Introduction and
Interview With The New
Co-Sponsor of the Body
Art Feature....
For Carpe Nocturne Magazine’s BODY ART FEATURE we are always seeking, not only, great artists, piercers and shops from around the world, but
also products and services developed especially
for those who proudly wear their ink! Today, we
have found a unique company that caters to those
concerned with proper skin care; especially for
tattoos! The company is based out of New York
and offers a full line of Skin Care products safe
and especially for those with one or more tattoos.
While discussing their products and an interview,
Body Care by Emylee offered to be a co-sponsor
of the Body Art Feature. So, today’s interview not
only introduces you to a great company with great
products, but also introducing you to our first Feature Co-Sponsor for the Body Art Feature.
[Carpe Nocturne] What is the name of your business, who are we speaking to today and what exactly do you offer for those with tattoos?
We’re called Body Care by Emylee. I’m Jennifer
Thorpe-Moscon, one of the founders of this company. We offer a full line of body care products
for those with tattoos – not just aftercare, but also
total care.
[Carpe Nocturne] Are your products made especially for those with tattoos, or are they made for
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anyone but also work well with tattooed clients?
Our products were made to be safe for everyone,
with a particular emphasis on the needs of tattooed people. They can be used by anyone, and
are safe for those with tattoos.
[Carpe Nocturne] What makes your line of skin
care products different and why should people
with tattoos be especially interested?
Our skin care products are made with natural and
organic ingredients, and do not contain alcohol,
petrolatum, or parabens. Many tattoo products
on the market contain such ingredients, particularly petrolatum, which prevents skin from being
exposed to the air and therefore prevents healing. Furthermore, after a tattoo has healed, tattooed skin still needs care to prevent fading over
time and keep color vibrant. Our products do this,
while other skin care products do not. All of our
products are 100% cruelty-free, and our packaging is 100% recyclable.
Furthermore, we are in direct contact with tattoo
shops and artists. A lot of large corporations are
just interested in their profit margin. We are always consulting with our clients to ensure their
continued satisfaction with our products. If some-
one wants to provide feedback or suggestions for
any of our products, it is easy for any person to
talk to an executive in the company – no form letters or impersonal responses to your inquiries.
other lotions, including a body lotion, face lotion,
under-eye cream, and body butter. We have a
massage oil that also provides intense moisture
to skin. We have two shaving products – a shaving oil and cream – and body washes including
[Carpe Nocturne] How many Tattoo Safe products one that is caffeinated. We also have several hair
do you make and what exactly are they for or do care products, including a shampoo for normal
they do?
hair, a moisturizing shampoo, a conditioner, a hair
masque, and a detangling spray. We have two
At the moment, we offer 18 different products,
products specifically designed for men – a men’s
as well as a variety of gift packs that consist of
body wash and a men’s shampoo-conditioner-invarious combinations of products. Our Tattoo Afone. Finally, we have a women’s perfume that is
tercare Lotion is for use on new, healing tattoos
alcohol-free and has a fantastic scent.
(though can continue to be used after the tattoo
is healed, as well). It contains natural ingredients [Carpe Nocturne] I am under the impression that
that promote healing, reduce itch, and help protect
against the damaging rays of the sun. It also does
not contain anything that could impede the healing of a tattoo that many other aftercare products
do, such as petrolatum. The rest of our skin care
products are for use on healed tattoos, keeping
them safe for years to come. We have several
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no other company makes a line of products geared
toward those who wear ink, is this true?
You’re quite right. While there are other aftercare
creams, there are none that we have seen that
contain the natural healing ingredients that our lotion does. Our aftercare lotion protects your new
ink without clogging it with the thick, waxy residue
so many others can leave. Also, importantly, no
other company provides total care for your body
and hair while protecting your tattoo – helping it
retain its beauty long after it has healed. Anything
that you put on your body or comes in contact with
your skin for any reason can have an adverse impact on your tattoo – but Emylee products will not.
Just because your tattoo is healed doesn’t mean
you should stop taking care of it!
[Carpe Nocturne] How long have you been in business and where can your products be purchased/
shipped to?
Our parent company has been in business for
eight years. The Body Care by Emylee division
was formed about one year ago. We ship to all
US locations as well as many European and Asian
countries.
[Carpe Nocturne] Do you have any well known or
famous clients at this time?
We have been getting a lot of great feedback on
the Emylee line of body care products, especially
our tattoo lotion. Most recently we received a great
review from George Pallos of Tattoo Guru, one of
the hottest tattoo magazines out there. George
said, “My wife and secretary love it, especially the
lotion!” We also received a glowing review from
Kristen Collins of the Long Island Examiner (that
review can be found here: http://www.examiner.
com/beauty-products-in-long-island/bodycare-byemylee-should-be-bodycare-for-you).
[Carpe Nocturne] How did you come upon the
formula for your products? Do you have a background in skin care?
Actually, I have a background in psychology.
When I left graduate school, I wanted to apply my knowledge in a way that would help others – particularly, those whose needs, I felt, were
being ignored. The tattoo community (of which I
am myself a part) seemed to me to be a growing and exciting one whose needs were neglected
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by mainstream products. I conducted research to
learn more about the needs of the tattoo community and to discover what products were and were
not available to this group. The conclusions of this
research are what drove our labs to develop the
products you see today.
[Carpe Nocturne] Do you attend Tattoo Conventions to market and sell your products? If so, what
memorable ones have you attended?
We are currently planning to attend and exhibit at
a number of upcoming conventions in New York
City, Boston, and Philadelphia.
[Carpe Nocturne] What have your client comments and feedback been like to date?
Extremely positive! Apart from the aforementioned reviews in the Examiner and by George
Pallos, we have received very positive feedback
from salon clients and tattoo parlors. Several parlors have said, most notably, that our tattoo lotion
is the best they’ve tried to date – that it heals their
ink and does not leave the greasy residue of other
products. Salons have commented that their clients love our shampoos and conditioners – both
the way they leave hair healthy and their pleasant
scent. In addition, the clients who have purchased
our products directly from our website have provided us with incredibly positive feedback – both
directly to us and by word of mouth to their friends!
[Carpe Nocturne] I finally got my first tattoo and
already have ideas for several more to come. I
look forward to your suggestions and to trying your
products.
Congratulations! If you want to discuss your ideas
with other tattoo lovers, you can check out the
Tat-Friendly Community on Facebook. And, as
always, you can purchase our products at www.
tatfriendly.com. Your local tattoo shop may also
carry our tattoo lotion -- and if it doesn’t, suggest
us to the owner! We have excellent wholesale
packages for shops of all sizes.
[Carpe Nocturne] Thank you for taking the time for
this interview and I wish you the best. Thank you
for caring about our ink!
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me!
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