tattoo aftercare
1. Leave bandage on for 2-3 hours.
2. Remove bandage and wash immediately with a fragrance free anti-bacterial soap and warm water.
3. Pat dry with a clean towel.
4. Let your tattoo air dry for about 30 minutes.
5. Apply a thin, even layer of unscented lotion, 100% pure Coco butter, or artist approved tattoo aftercare lotion.
- Repeat steps 2-5 about 2-3 times daily for the first 2-3 days.
- After the first 2-3 days, wash very lightly with your fingertips daily when you shower.
- Continue with your lotion 2-3 times daily.
NEVER EVER:
- Wash the tattoo with a washcloth, loofah, or anything abrasive.
- Let the tattoo be exposed to direct sunlight, tanning lamps, or spray tan until healed.
- Put any A&D ointment, Bacitracin, Neosporin, Vaseline
or any other first aid ointment on your tattoo.
- Go swimming or soaking of any kind until tattoo is completely healed.