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Tattoo Aftercare

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

A tattoo has a purpose beyond serving as a work of art and a statement of your particular style. Because the artist must use a needle to place the ink beneath your skin, it is also a medical operation.
Any time you break the skin, you expose yourself to infections and scarring.
By taking good care of your tattoo, you may avoid these issues and make sure that it heals completely. You and your tattoo artist share equal responsibility for this procedure. 

How to care for your tattoo

Following the completion of your tattoo, aftercare begins.

Cover it up
The tattoo should be covered with a bandage or piece of plastic wrap by your tattoo artist. By protecting your skin, this prevents bacteria from entering. Additionally, it shields the tattoo from irritation caused by rubbing against your clothing.

Keep the dressing on for however long your tattoo artist advises — this could only be a few hours. Any liquid or extra ink that escapes from the tattoo will be more easily absorbed.

Gently wash the tattoo

You can take off the covering after a few hours.

Wash your hands with soap and water first. Then use warm water and fragrance-free soap to gently wash the tattoo. With a gentle cloth, pat your skin dry.

To the tattoo, apply a tiny amount of moisturiser free of alcohol and smell. At this time, you can keep the covering off to allow your skin to breathe.

Wait for it to heal

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While your tattoo heals, you should:

  • Wear sun-protective clothing whenever you go outside

  • Call your tattoo artist or doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection or other problems

 

You must not:

  • Cover your tattoo with sunblock until it’s fully healed

  • Scratch or pick at the tattoo

  • Wear tight clothing over the tattoo

  • Go swimming or immerse your body in water (showers are fine)

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Tattoo aftercare products

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Three tattoo aftercare products in black containers. An antibacterial soap in a black spray bottle. A tattoo calming ointment in a jar. A tattoo care lotion in a squeezable bottle.

Gently apply cream to your tattoo

With clean hands, apply a thin layer of the recommended tattoo cream of your tattoo artist. Always be sure to gently dab off any excess cream from your skin with a clean paper towel. Repeat this process 3 times a day. 

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