- After one hour remove bandage and gently wash with liquid antibacterial soap and pat dry.
- Wait 30 minutes after drying off the tattoo.
- I f you apply the ointment right after drying the moisture could be trapped in the skin which could cause pimple breakouts or heavy scabbing.
- Thinly apply one of the following ointments 2 times daily until healed (approximately 3-5 days), when all the scabs have peeled off. You only need a little bit, just a bit on the tip of your finger should be enough for most tattoos. Types of good ointments:
- Bag Balm
- Vitamin E Ointment – Found in health food stores
- Tea Tree Ointment
- A & D Ointment
- ***Do not use Vaseline for any reason***
- Do Not pick or scratch scabs
- Do Not soak tattoo in water like in bathtub, pool or ocean. Showers are okay.
- Do Not shave tattoo for 3 weeks.
- Sun will destroy a tattoo! Apply the highest SPF waterproof sunblock such Bullfrog or Waterbabies for the rest of your life!
- When you tattoo heals use a quality dry skin lotion such as Jergens or coca butter to keep it looking bright and treat dry skin.
- Finally, if you have any questions call us ONLY. Don’t take second hand advice from “tattoo experts.”
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