Lubriderm is most artists' lotion of choice because it's gentle but effective at moisturizing. When it comes to soap, some people swear by H20cean's green soap , and some love to use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap my personal pick. But Dial's classic antibacterial soap is pretty much the standard choice for most. You'll also want to make sure to have some plastic wrap and a roll of paper towels around. If it's in a difficult location, they may instead use plastic wrap and medical tape to keep the tattoo covered.
Your tattoo may feel swollen, hot to the touch, and pretty sore by the end of the day. That's completely normal — don't worry! This will last for a few days, and you'll probably notice some bruising as well. All of that should go away within the first week. It's important to consider that your tattoo is technically an open wound at this point, so it needs to stay protected for little while.
Most tattoo artists will recommend that you leave your bandaging on overnight to keep it protected this is what I've always done. If your tattoo is covered in plastic wrap instead of a sterile bandage and you notice that a lot of moisture has built up underneath it, you may want to consider cleaning it up and re-wrapping it before you go to bed read on for cleaning instructions. The plastic wrap can trap ink, plasma, blood, sweat, and general moisture against your tattoo, creating a perfect environment for bacterial growth.
Not great for open wounds, TBH. For the next few nights, make sure to sleep on the opposite side of wherever your tattoo is, so you're not pressing it directly on your sheets. It will leak a tiny bit, so if you have darker sheets, use them. The first time you wash your tattoo will either be before you go to bed or first thing in the morning when you wake up.
Either way, make sure to be extra gentle when removing your bandage. There's nothing more abrasive than rough denim on a fresh one- so during the healing process, we recommend comfy, loose fitting clothing that allows your tattoo to breathe. DON'T: Sleep on top of your new tattoo. If you get a tattoo on your back, you need to sleep on your belly for a few days. If you can sleep with your tattoo exposed, that would be best. If not, you can place a clean thin towel between you and the sheets.
DON'T: Touch your healing piece with unwashed hands. Our hands and the hands of our friends, family, lovers, and children are all equally filthy. Do not touch your tattoo unless you have freshly washed your hands. Keeping your new tattoo clean is Rule 1 in the healing process and washing your tattoo a few times a day will avoid a potential infection.
During this two week healing process, you will also want to avoid prolonged water contact. Yes, of course you can shower, and washing your new tattoo a few times a day is encouraged - but you shouldn't submerge your tattoo in baths, hot tubs, swimming pools, or salt water.
You'll want to avoid all of that during your first weeks with a new tattoo. DO: Stay out of the sun, and if you can't But the truth is, that over moisturizing leads to clogged pores and breakouts in your skin. Your tattoo is like an open wound and it will dry out occasionally, however, do not over moisturize in an attempt to keep it from drying out. If a protective layer forms over your tattoo, it's normal in the process of healing.
Over moisturizing or under moisturizing can crack your skin. A void this kind of scabbing through proper washing and moisturizing of your tattoo. Read also: Is tattoo cracking normal? A thin layer of your ointment or lotion to the tattoo area to avoid over moisturizing should be enough, as your tattoo needs to breathe as well.
Example of thin layer applied:. Example of over moisturized tattoo:. This is counterproductive, and will only delay the healing process.
Moisturizing your tattoo helps reduce skin irritation, itching , and scabbing. Dry healing is highly counterproductive, and we strongly recommend you follow your tattoo artist's aftercare instructions. Following the right advice, you will have healthier and nicer-looking tattoos. After applying Aquaphor to your new tattoo for the first three days, Kohn recommends switching to fragrance-free Aveeno. Colloidal oatmeal, the miracle ingredient in all of Aveeno's products, encourages moisture retention and serves as both a skin-soother and protective barrier against potential irritants, which is why this daily moisturizing lotion is so effective at keeping new tattoos healthy and fresh.
Apply it two to three times a day for the first two weeks before switching to once-daily use. I've also used this as a tattoo aftercare product with great results! Another basic fragrance-free lotion you can use is Lubriderm's Daily Moisture Lotion. It contains ingredients like vitamin B5 to expedite healing, as well as glycerin, a common humectant that helps your skin maintain the necessary moisture levels for your new ink to heal.
Like the Aveeno lotion, this bottle comes with a ton of product, so you can use it all over your body to keep it moisturized. I hate unscented lotions, because they have a weird smell to me, but this one works so well! Especially when healing large pieces.
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