Aftercare
- Do not submerge your tattoo in water for at least 2 weeks.
- Do not shave over your tattoo.
- Do not be out in direct sunlight. Have it covered and use sunscreen if you plan to be.
- Let your tattoo breathe.
- With clean hands, wash the tattoo with warm water and fragrance-free soap.
- Avoid towels and loofahs when washing your tattoo. Use your clean hands and pat dry.
- Apply thin layers of Aquaphor and keep it moisturized.
- After the first 3 days, you may switch to fragrance-free lotion if you prefer.
- Scabs are normal. Do not pick at them because it can cause scarring. They will flake off on their own.
- Your skin will feel itchy. Your tattoo will begin to flake, peel, and/or scab. This is also normal. Do not pick, rub, or scratch your tattoo.
- Treat your new tattoo as an open wound.
- Avoid heavy exercise for the first 48 hours.
- Avoid vaseline. It can cause the ink to fade.
- If you have any medical issues please contact a doctor.
Suggested Care Products
Aquaphor
Dial Gold