Aftercare
How to care for your new tattoo!
Aftercare products I reccomend;
- Dr Pickles ointment & foam wash (available at coles or woolies)
- Deadly Sins Cosmetics - healing potion
Day 1 - Remove gladwrap after 1-3 hrs and wash in warm soapy water with clean hands, pat dry with clean towel or paper towel and leave to air dry for the rest of the day - painkillers and ice-pack can be used as it may be sore and swollen - wash an hour before bed and pat dry to avoid sticking to your bed
*if you are using second skin disregard the following week aftercare*
Day 2-3 - Wash in the morning with warm soapy water and clean hands, pat dry, do not apply cream - just keep clean and dry, try not to let clothing etc rub too much as it will irritate the tattoo healing
Day 4 - Your tattoo should be nice and dry now and ready to start peeling (it may already have started)- apply a small amount of aftercare ointment twice a day with clean hands (avoid cream an hour before bed to help avoid fluff etc sticking while you sleep)
Day 5-7 - Continue to keep clean and apply ointment daily - your tattoo should have mostly peeled by now (some small scabs left are normal) your tattoo may be itchy and dry, do not pick or scratch - continue to apply ointment and gently slap if itchy
*if at any point in the healing process you are worried about somthing or have a question - feel free to message me and ask - even if you think it’s a silly question*
Week 2 - your tattoo should be fully peeled/healed by now - it may still be settling for another few weeks and be itchy & scaley so continue to use moisturiser and avoid scratching as your skin will still be tender - if going in the sun apply sunscreen
1 month - your tattoo should be fully healed & settled into you by now, make sure to always remember to moisturiser & sunscreen for the life of your tattoo
Things to remember:
-No swimming, saunas or soaking your tattoo for the first 2 weeks
-Gym is ok after 2 or 3 days depending on the area & size of the tattoo, but make sure to keep as clean as possible and wash after gym
-no picking or scratching your new tattoo especially the first few weeks
-UV exposure fades tattoo ink
<3
