Why Choose TKTX Over Pharmacy Numbing Products?
Many people considering a tattoo first search for numbing options at the pharmacy, like EMLA cream. While these products are legitimate medical anesthetics, they weren’t designed specifically for tattoos — and that makes a real difference in results.
EMLA: A Medical Anesthetic, Not Designed for Tattoos
EMLA cream is a prescription medicine in the Philippines, formulated primarily for medical procedures like IV insertions and blood draws. Its formula (5% lidocaine/prilocaine) is optimized for short medical procedures, not for the extended sessions typical of tattoos.
- Requires a prescription — Available only at pharmacies with a doctor’s order
- Shorter duration — Effective numbing typically lasts around 2 hours
- No vasoconstrictor in some formulas — Doesn’t reduce bleeding the way epinephrine-based formulas do
TKTX: Formulated Specifically for Tattoos and Aesthetic Procedures
TKTX numbing cream was developed specifically with the tattoo and PMU industry in mind:
- No prescription needed — Available directly from the official store
- Longer duration — 4–5 hours of numbing, ideal for long sessions
- Contains epinephrine — Reduces bleeding and extends the effect, unlike basic pharmacy formulas
- Multiple strengths available — Green 40%, Black 55%, and Gold 75% to match different needs
Direct Comparison
| Feature | EMLA (Pharmacy) | TKTX |
|---|---|---|
| Prescription required | Yes | No |
| Duration | ~2 hours | 4–5 hours |
| Designed for tattoos | No | Yes |
| Contains epinephrine | No | Yes |
| Strength options | 1 | 3 (40%, 55%, 75%) |
The Verdict
For medical procedures, EMLA remains a reliable, doctor-prescribed option. But for tattoos, piercing, and PMU procedures, TKTX is the professional standard — formulated specifically for these use cases, longer-lasting, and available without a prescription. Buy it from the official TKTX Philippines store. Fast nationwide shipping.