Aftercare

Second Skin

  1. Always wash hands with unscented antibacterial soap before touching your fresh/healing tattoo.

  2. Remove the second skin 4-5 days after your appointment. Remove second skin while in the shower or under warm, running water. Gently peel the covering up and away from the skin.

  3. Once the second skin is removed, gently wash with unscented antibacterial soap by creating a light lather in hands, then rinsing until the tattoo no longer feels slick/slimy. Do not place the tattoo directly under pressurized water. 

  4. Once all soap is thoroughly rinsed off, use a clean paper towel to gently pat the area around the tattoo dry. Allow the tattoo to air dry for 1-2 mintues. Do not directly dry the tattoo itself.

  5. Apply a very small amount of unscented lotion to tattoo and gently work into skin.

  6. Repeat this process 1-2 times daily until tattoo is fully healed (3-4 weeks) .

  7. Please contact your artist or shop if you have any questions or concerns.

    Product recommendations:
    -Dial for unscented antibacterial soap
    -Lubriderm for unscented lotion

Plastic Wrap

Verify directly with your artist what their suggested healing process is when using plastic wrap.

General healing INFO

  • Absolutely no pools, hot tubs, swimming, baths, or any other form of submerging a healing tattoo in water. Washing under clean, running water is a must, but avoid any other water until tattoo is fully healed.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure while tattoo is healing. Think of the sun as a big removal laser! Even after tattoo is fully healed, limit sun exposure and always use sunscreen on healed tattoos.

  • Always wash your hands before touching a healing tattoo.

  • Always use unscented products on a healing tattoo and use in moderation. Mosturizing products should be applied in very thin layers. Aim to balance letting the skin heal and flake with keeping it moisturized. This means applying a moisturizing product about 2-4 times a day.

  • Please keep in mind we are not medical experts, but recommend industry expertise and best practices. Your tattoo will itch as it heals and there will be some scabbing/flaking. However, listen to your body and ask your artist if you think something is unusual. Your artist may refer you to a medical professional if something is unusual.