Aftercare Instructions
Tattoo aftercare is an important part of preserving a tattoo.
A person should gently wash and moisturize the tattoo regularly and avoid sun exposure until the tattoo is fully healed.
Tattoo aftercare can be confusing, especially if it is a person’s first tattoo.
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Before Your Appointment
Prior to your tattoo appointment, make sure to hydrate and have a good meal. Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications. It's important to get a good night's rest to ensure a smooth tattooing experience. Absolutely no illegal drugs.
Tattoo Aftercare
After getting your tattoo, keep it clean and moisturized. Follow the aftercare instructions provided by your artist to promote proper healing. If you have any concerns during the healing process, don't hesitate to reach out to us for guidance.
Steps to follow:
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Make sure the skin is clean by using antibacterial soap.
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Moisturize the skin with unscented lotion, some brands are specialized in tattoo aftercare products, I personally experienced excellent results with a thin layer of Aquaphor.
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The first and second steps must be redone as needed throughout the day.
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No water immersion at all, like, ocean, pool, hot tubs, rivers or lakes.
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No Sun exposure whatsoever.
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Avoid and be mindful of touching any possible contaminated surfaces, like gym equipment, furniture, clothing, pets, etc.
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Give it time to heal, it takes up to 4 weeks to be fully healed.
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No chemicals should touch your new tattoo, including beauty products with chemicals.
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After fully healed always use Sunscreen to protect your tattoo from the sun damage.
Ink rejection or allergy
Ink rejection or allergy
At any stage in the healing process, the body may reject an ink color. If the body is allergic to an ink, a raised and painful rash may form on the skin.
Ink allergies may occur because tattoo ink colors contain many different substances. For example, black ink contains carbon, and red ink contains mercury sulfide.
An allergy could also occur if the person is wearing a Second Skin, some people develop irritation, and a rash may form where the adhesive of the second skin was applied.
Anyone experiencing a rash on or around a tattoo or any infection should visit a doctor, who can professionally assist you.