# Cancer-Identifying Tattoo Artists Brazilian Tattoo Artists Are Trained in Skin Cancer Detection By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-cancer-detection References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365608/Sunscreen-Brand-Trains-Tattoo-Artists-To-Identify-Signs-Of-Skin-Cancer/) & [soldejaneiro.br](http://www.soldejaneiro.com.br) If you are young and unconcerned with skin cancer detection, this initiative undertaken by a Brazilian sun screen company is worth taking a look at. In an effort to raise awareness and catch [signs of skin cancer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incheon-national-university) earlier on, Sol de Janeiro teamed up with [Ogilvy Brazil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation) to create a campaign. This resulted in [450 tattoo artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-your-poop) being trained to identify skin cancer signs through an in-class and online course. According to their video 18,900 people are getting their skin checked each week. This successful initiative has led to numerous cases of skin cancer detection as well. This clever campaign addresses both advertising and health education. It plays into Brazil's unique beach culture in which young people and tattoos both are a part of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skin Cancer Detection:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative methods for early detection of skin cancer. - **Health Education:** Potential for businesses to create educational campaigns that raise awareness about health issues. - **Advertising Innovation:** Opportunity for businesses to explore creative advertising strategies that connect with target audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sunscreen:** Sunscreen companies can collaborate with tattoo artists to promote skin health and early detection. - **Education:** Education institutions and online platforms can offer courses for training tattoo artists in skin cancer detection. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can create campaigns that combine creative messaging with health awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Saving Nail Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-spotters.md) - [Edible PSA Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnosticookies.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Melanoma Signs-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnosticookies1.md) - [AI Sun Care Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnable-billboard.md) - [Sun Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-dermatology-association.md) - [Sun Safety Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burn-lines.md) - [Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-zero.md) - [Wearable Skin Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-uv-detector.md)