Tattoo Aftercare

ALWAYS REMEMBER
Keep it Clean, Hydrated & Out of the Sun
Your new tattoo is an open wound and you want to treat it as such!

Leave wrap on until the seal breaks OR on day 6 (whichever comes first)
Remove in the shower by pulling wrap away from the tattoo
Wash gently with warm water and plain fragrance-free antibacterial soap (Soap Sheets provided in kit)
Air dry or pat dry with a clean paper towel
Once dry, apply a THIN layer of ointment Aquaphor 3-5x a day and work it into the skin for the first 3 days.
Apply a thin layer of white, water based, & fragrance-free lotion (provided) 2-5 times a day as needed to keep it hydrated for the following 2 weeks
Thin layer meaning - Think chapstick not lip gloss! If it's shiny and wet, you're using too much!

Remove the wrapping after 45 min. to 1 hour
Wash gently with warm water & a couple drops of plain antibacterial soap (soap sheets provided in aftercare kit)
Air dry or pat dry with a clean paper towel
Once dry, apply a THIN layer of ointment Aquaphor 2-5x a day and work it into the skin for the first 2-3 days. (you want to aim for the consistency of chapstick, not lipgloss)
Apply ointment Aquaphor 2-5 times a day as needed for the first 3 days
Switch to a thin layer of white, water based & fragrance-free lotion (provided) 2-5 times a day as needed to keep it hydrated for the following 2 weeks

Pick or Scratch - After a few days, your tattoo might itch, flake or peel. Don't pick or scratch it. Instead, you can gently pat or slap the area to relieve the itch.
Soak in water
Put it in direct sunlight
Overapply ointment or lotion. Think chap stick, not lip gloss. If it looks shiny and wet, gently wipe away the excess