Congrats on your new tattoo! Proper aftercare is essential to a long lasting, beautiful tattoo for years to come. If you've been wrapped in second skin or saniderm for your healing process follow these instructions.
Keep the second skin on for up to 3 days. If there is a leak in the bandage or the tattoo is exposed remove the bandage early.
When removing the second skin get in the shower and do so under warm running water. Stretch the bandage off in the direction of your skin slowly.
With clean hands wash your tattoo with Gold Dial handsoap (the pump NOT the bar). Rinse your tattoo thoroughly then pat dry with a clean towel.
Moisturize your tattoo anytime it feels tight, dry, or itchy. Use a small amount of white unscented lotion, such as Aveeno or CeraVe. Continue to moisturize regularly throughout the healing process.
Avoid picking or scratching your tattoo. Picking and peeling can pull ink out of your tattoo. It will be itchy, this is totally normal. The best thing to do when its itchy is slap the tattoo lightly with a clean hand or apply an ice pack for a few minutes.
Thanks for your trust in your new body art!
Happy Healing!
Congrats on your new tattoo! Proper aftercare is essential to a long lasting, beautiful tattoo for years to come. If you've been wrapped in a temporary plastic wrap for your healing process follow these instructions.
Remove the plastic and any absorbent bandages 1 to 2 hours after getting your tattoo.
With clean hands wash your tattoo with Gold Dial handsoap (the pump NOT the bar). Rinse your tattoo thoroughly then pat dry with a clean towel. You will repeat this process 2 to 3 times a day for the first 3 days.
Moisturize your tattoo anytime it feels tight, dry, or itchy. Use a small amount of white unscented lotion, such as Aveeno or CeraVe. Continue to moisturize regularly throughout the healing process.
Avoid picking or scratching your tattoo. Picking and peeling can pull ink out of your tattoo. It will be itchy, this is totally normal. The best thing to do when its itchy is slap the tattoo lightly with a clean hand or apply an ice pack for a few minutes.
Thanks for your trust in your new body art!
Happy Healing!