How to care for a new tattoo

care for a new tattoo

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Alright!!! Your so excited about your new tattoo! Its bright and colorful or awesomely grey and shaded. Anyway you see them, tattoos are awesome! But, now your home and don't know what to do to keep it looking like new! Here is some helpful tips

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

H2Ocean tattoo products
sunscreen stick
mild soap
water
soft cloth
gentle fragrence free lotion

Step1

When you get home, remove the bandage that was applied before you left. With the mild soap, wash your hands first, then get a warm (NOT HOT) lather in your hands.
Gently rub your tattoo with the soap for a few seconds and rinse if possible with warm water. If you can't rinse, use a second wet soft cloth to blot it clean.

Step2

Pat dry. DO NOT RUB DRY!!! You could possibly pull out some ink, it could then turn out blotchy :(

Step3

Head for your after care product. I mentioned H2Ocean, because it is my favorite. The tattoo care they provide comes in a can, and looks like foam or mousse for your hair. Shake and squirt some in your hands and pat on your tattoo. Put enough on that it saturates the tattoo, but dries somewhat quickly. Do not rub in.

Step4

Do this several times a day, or as directed (not washing every time, just that initial wash... then just a shower with the gentle soap will suffice after that)
Your tattoo should heal within a couple of weeks, depending of course on size, color and placement.

Step5

while its healing, it is important to try to keep it out of direct sunlight, as this can fade the art work.
Also, do not remove any scabs or "crusties" that gather on it. This is your skin healing, and you can also pull out ink doing this... again, it could potentially turn out blotchy. Let them go on their own :)

Step6

After its healed, it is good practice to regularly apply lotion and sunscreen to it. I recommend the stick kind of sunscreen, you can find it anywhere. Its easy and compact, and not messy at all! Just a quick rub and your good to go!

Tips & Warnings

Using sunscreen everyday is great for your skin, and will make your tattoo' s brightness stay much longer
Great tattoos start with great artists, make sure you are very picky about who sticks it on you... if you haven't heard great things, there might be a reason!
Be sure to follow the advice of your tattooist. They know best!
Don't let brand new tattoo' s get to dry, that gives them the potential to crack a little, and again... could come out blotchy
Enjoy your new tattoo... they are meant to be shared!
Make sure you KNOW WITHOUT A REASONABLE DOUBT that you want your tattoo in the first place, many times they are NOT removable
Make sure you can trust your tattooist. Know that they will do the best job possible and are very reputable
If your skin is sensitive to begin with, any soap or product you apply will irritate it. Do a spot test just to make sure