- As your skin heals, it sheds the dead skin on the surface (the epidermis), which will contain trace
amounts of ink. Most of the ink stays in the dermis, the layer of skin where your tattoo rests.
An itchy tattoo is a natural part of the healing process. Anytime your body sustains a wound to
the skin, there will come the point when the wound itches badly.
The best way to battle the itch is by keeping your tattoo hydrated with salves, creams, or
lotions. When you buy a lotion or cream, it needs to be unscented and fragrance-free. The
chemicals used in lotions to create a scent can irritate new tattoos, and the last thing you need is
an angry tattoo. ______
Week 3: Hydration Is Key
At this point, your tattoo will have gone through the most challenging part of the healing.
You'll have seen massive amounts of dead skin fall off in the shower, held firm, and not
scratched your tattoo. By week three, you shouldn't need to wash your tattoo as often, just once
a day with your daily shower. If you don't take a shower every day, at least wash your tattoo
once a day.
You will need to continue to keep your tattoo hydrated.
I don't often see it mentioned in tattoo aftercare guides, but drinking lots of water can make a
huge difference in how your tattoo heals. Our skin is directly impacted by how well-hydrated we
keep our body. Water maintains the elasticity of our skin, and people who stay hydrated have
fewer wrinkles, are less prone to scarring, and don't show signs of premature aging.
It stands to reason that because your tattoo is part of your skin, your tattoo will also receive
the benefits of staying hydrated.
Week 4: Stay Out of the Sun
By week 4, your tattoo should be mostly healed and out of the danger zone of infection.
Sometimes there might still be a little scabbing if your artist used a heavy outline or there was a
lot of color.
You'll notice that your tattoo still feels sensitive even though the dead skin and scabs are gone.
The reason is that it hasn't completely healed on the inside.
Continue to use salves and creams to help with healing and hydration, but once there's no more
open skin, you'll need to immediately begin using sunscreen. The minimum SPF you should
use is “30” and remember to reapply the sunscreen several times a day. ______
Placement
Where you get your tattoos placed on your body can a+ect how long the
tattoo stays bright. Areas that fade fast: hands/palms, face, knees/elbows,
feet, crease lines and places your clothes rub frequently, - Tattoos often fade in these areas because of sun exposure and the skin
getting rubbed.
If you still want a tattoo in these areas, try getting simple tattoos without a
lot of detail or 1ne lines that fade with time.
Sunscreen
Using sunscreen is the most obvious answer. You'll want to ensure that you
always have sunscreen on you. Don't leave home without it; keep some in
the car if you must. You can also wear clothes to cover your tattoos or avoid
going out in the sun altogether.
WEAR SUNSCREEN -or- COVER IT UP. ______
Lifestyle
There isn't a better way to maintain great-looking tattoos than living a clean
lifestyle. Healthy living is how to maintain your tattoos from within, while
tattoo aftercare products support the outer parts of your tattoos.
You can do several things to prolong your tattoo's life: Drink lots of water,
limit your sun, exposure, eat healthy foods, get lots of sleep, avoid excess
weight gain/loss, establish a skincare routine.
Touch Ups
If you get a tattoo in a place that tends to fade, you can get a touch-up.
{Note: there will be a charge for a touch up.}
I ______________________________________ have read the After Care Instructions
and agree to follow them.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date Signed:
________________ - ENJOY YOUR NEW TATTOO!
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When you get your first tattoo, keep the bandage on for at least three hours to a maximum of twelve hours. Clean the tattoo with a fragrance less soap and warm water.
When washing, rinse off the slime that forms on top of the tattooed area of the skin. Pat the area dry with a paper towel. Put special tattoo ointment such as tattoo goo on the area. Make sure you put a small amount necessary to only keep the skin moist and take off any excess amount. |
And when you scratch you get ink bits on your finger nails and also ruin your fresh new tattoo. No one wants to deal with the hassle of a touch up. This is why you need proper aftercare methods. Sin City Tattoo Co-Op will provide you with everything you need to know for a perfect heal all for free right after your first appointment!