# Salicylic Scarifications Body Modifications Using Acid Scientists Would Approve of By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salicylic-acid-scarifications References: [bmezine](http://www.bmezine.com/scar/chem002.html) The practice of scarification can be done in many different ways. One way to engrave a design into your body is to use [salicylic acid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-peel). The pictures in the gallery above show how one man has tried to [burn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retune) the symbol of a heart onto his hand. The progression of pictures shows the healing process of the heart, as it turns from looking like a cute icon into a indistinguishable blob. I wonder if the scar ever disappeared? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chemical Scarification:** There is an opportunity for a new cosmetic industry that uses safe chemicals for body modification. - **Medical Salicylic Acid Innovation:** This trend could lead to the development of new medical uses for salicylic acid, such as in the treatment of skin conditions or scarring. - **DIY Scarification:** There is potential for a trend in DIY body modification, leading to a market for tools and tutorials on how to safely perform scarification at home. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** This trend could disrupt the cosmetic industry, with the rise of new consumers looking for alternative body modification methods. - **Healthcare and Medicine:** The development of new medical uses for salicylic acid may lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry. - **Retail:** There is potential for a new market for DIY scarification tools and tutorials, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medical-Grade Scar-Diminishing Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-care1.md) - [Scar Recovery Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-kolmar-korea.md) - [Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-stories1.md) - [Post-Procedural Scar Treatment Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-treatment.md) - [At-Home Chemical Peels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tca-body-peel.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Strawberry-Enhanced Multi-Acid Peels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiacid-peel.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Medical-Grade At-Home Peels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-acid-chemical-peel.md)