Aftercare.
Please follow our aftercare instructions to ensure your tattoo heals well and clarify any points of concern with your tattoo artist.
Negligence to proper aftercare can lead to colour loss, infection, and/or poor healing.
Leave the second skin bandage on for 2-5 days or as directed by your artist.
If you experience irritation, burning or redness around the bandage you may be having an allergic reaction - remove the bandage immediately.
Remove the bandage slowly.
Remove it at home so you can start your aftercare immediately. Removing in the shower may help ease the removal.
Cleanse the tattooed area gently.
Use a mild soap and warm water. Do not scrub the tattoo with a sponge, brush or towel.
Dry the clean tattooed area.
Pat gently with a clean paper towel or a fresh soft towel. Avoid drying with a used hand/body towel.
Keep your tattoo clean.
Wash it with soap 1-2 times a day until fully healed.
Moisturize your tattoo once it begins to scab or as directed by your artist.
Try to use a gentle lotion that is unscented and apply with freshly washed hands to clean skin, Moisturize daily as needed until the tattoo is fully healed.
While your tattoo is healing:
Keep your tattoo and the general area clean.
Don’t pick, itch, or scratch your tattoo.
Don’t soak your tattoo - avoid swimming, baths, long showers and excessive sweating.
Wear loose, clean clothing over the tattoo.
Avoid direct sunlight on a healing tattoo.