FAQ

Leave the bandage on for at least 5 hours after getting tattooed. It is recommended to leave it on for around 24 hours.It is easiest to remove the bandage under warm water.
When removing, do not rip off the bandage. Instead, slowly start to pull one corner away from the skin at a slight angle (think of a command strip).
This limits the amount of excess skin you are taking off.

Cleaning your new tattoo

After you have removed the bandage, wash the tattoo gently with unscented soap and warm water (you can apply a new bandage if you are worried about it getting dirty). Dab/blot dry.
Apply unscented lotion or ointment to the area after the skin has been cleaned.

Looking after your new tattoo

Using unscented, antimicrobial soap and warm water, clean your tattoo 1-2 times daily. Dab/blot dry.
Apply thin layers of unscented lotion or ointment daily. Do not over-apply!
After your tattoo has healed, apply sunscreen regularly to help keep it healthy!

Healing and what to expect

Getting a tattoo causes trauma to the skin that it needs time to recover from. Healing is different for everyone, so do not compare how your skin reacts to that of others.
The skin can appear raised, swollen, red in color, or irritated. After 3-10 days of healing, the skin can scab or flake. It is very important that you do not scratch it!
Moisture bubbles can form. If they do, let the tattoo dry before applying more lotion.

What to Avoid

DO NOT:
-Swim 10-14 days after getting a tattoo.Use lotions/ointments containing lanolin, petroleum, or alcohol (except Aquaphor).
-Scratch or itch your new tattoo! You want it to keep its shape/pigment.
-Get sunburned! This can cause the skin (and therefore your new tattoo) to be irritated or damaged. Please avoid direct sunlight soon after getting your tattoo.

Aftercare Brands

Recommended Brands:
Cetaphil
Cera Ve
Aquaphor
Mad Rabbit