TATTOO AFTERCARE
Only use non-fragrant, anti-bacterial, gentle soap. Do not use bar soaps, they can harbor bacteria.
Always use clean hands when touching your tattoo.
24 HOURS AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Remove your second skin under warm water, pulling the edge flat against your skin, softly, until it’s removed.
Wash your tattoo gently with clean hands, gentle soap and water.
Dry thoroughly and moisturize with a nice thin and even layer and clean hands.
CONTINUED
Continue washing and moisturizing your tattoo at least 2-3 times a day, especially when you wake up in the morning and before bed at night.
Moisturize consistently and as needed when skin is feeling flaky, itchy or peeling.
Do not peel your tattoo. Do not shave over the tattooed skin.
Wait at least 3 weeks to resume with normal lotions and sunblock.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER
Redness and itchiness spreading around the second skin patch, remove immediately and wash thoroughly with clean hands, gentle soap and water. This may indicate an allergy. If you start to experience more severe symptoms, please contact your immediate care provider or doctor as soon as possible.
Redness spreading away from the tattooed area, hot skin to the touch, or pain, contact your immediate care provider or doctor as soon as possible as this may indicate a sign of infection.
Redness and swelling around your physical tattoo is normal and can last about 2-3 days after your appointment.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Soaps: Gold Dial Soap, Dr. Bronners Castille Unscented Soap, Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser.
Moisturizers: A&D Ointment, Coconut Oil, Aquaphor, Lubriderm.
*DISCLAIMER: Please understand that how well you follow tattoo aftercare can affect its results. Everyone’s skin responds differently in the healing process. Please note that disregarding any of these recommendations will leave you at-risk for infection post-procedure and will affect the quality of your tattoo. The artist is not responsible if this occurs. Please contact your doctor for recommendations, care and treatment if you suspect infection.*