aftercare
recommened moisturisers
kho
palmers cocoa butter
it is important to remember that aftercare differs from artist to artist as such these steps are only a suggestion as to how to look after your new tattoo unless you have a preferred way to care for your tattoos.
you will leave the studio with the tattoo wrapped in clingfilm, leave this until you go to sleep. at this point you want to remove the clingfilm and wash the tattoo with warm water and fragrance-free neutral PH soap
once washed with all the excess plasma you should dry your tattoo with kitchen towel (never use a bath towel as this may have bacteria) and re wrap with fresh clingfilm over night
keep the tattoo wrapped for 3 days in clingfilm however, you should change the clingfilm 2-3 times a day. whenever you change the clingfilm wash the tattoo but do not moisturise
after 3 days leave your tattoo unwrapped but continue to wash the tattoo twice a day and moisturise 1-2 times a day applying a very minimal amount to the area making sure it is absorbed i.e. the skin is not left feeling greasy
this will be for 1 week, after 1 week go down to moisturising your tattoo once a day for a good 6 weeks. it is recommended to continue to moisturise your tattoo once a day continuously.
avoid having any direct sunlight on the tattoo. if you are in direct sunlight please use factor 50 on tattooed skin (and non-tattooed skin).
do not scratch your tattoo
do not pick your tattoo
if you have any concerns during the healing please do get in touch