AFTERCARE

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If the bandage is causing a rash or irritation take it off straight away otherwise leave it on for the recommended time. I would recommend waiting to shower until it is ready to come off to avoid getting any trapped water under the bandage.
 

When you are ready to take off your bandage, it is recommended to do so in the shower with running water. If you are having difficulty you can use a little witch hazel to help remove any tricky residue.   

Rinse your tattoo with warm/hot water, then gently wash with your fingers and some unscented soap. Pat it dry with a CLEAN towel. Don’t scrub it with anything other than your fingers. Continue to wash it a minimum once a day, until the tattoo is fully healed. It is hard to over wash it, so remember to give it a clean if you have gotten sweaty or dirty throughout your day. Make sure your hands are clean when you wash the tattoo.

 The key with moisturizing is less is more. Be careful to not over moisturize. Your tattoo needs to dry out to be able to heal in a healthy way, so thin layers and sparsely throughout the day is your best bet. Only use unscented moisturizers.   Don’t pick at or scratch your new tattoo! It is best to just leave it alone and let your body do all the work.   

 Getting it wet is fine, as you need to be able to clean your new tattoo. But with, or without your bandage avoid submerging it in water.​

 The sun will be your tattoo’s worst enemy. WAIT UNTIL IT IS DONE HEALING but to keep your tattoo looking fresh for as long as possible consider covering it up or putting on sunscreen when you have a big day in the sun. 

Not until it is fully done healing. No pools, hot tubs or lakes.