Things You'll Need:
- Washcloth
- Loose and comfortable clothes
- Antibiotic soap
- Sunscreen
- Plain skin lotion
- Antibiotic ointment
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Step 1
Keep the bandage on the tattoo for at least two hours after the work is complete (or longer, depending on the tattoo artist's instructions).
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Step 2
Remove the bandage very carefully and throw it away. This allows your skin to breathe and begin the healing process. Do not rebandage the tattoo.
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Step 3
Put a drop of mild antibiotic soap on your hand and lightly wash the tattoo. Gently pat it dry with a washcloth (not a paper towel) taking care not to rub it.
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Step 4
Dab an over-the-counter water- or petroleum-based ointment on the cleaned area. Do not use an ointment that contains zinc as it may cause an adverse reaction.
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Step 5
Continue to lightly apply antibiotic ointment to your tattooed skin for the first few days, then switch to a plain skin lotion that is free of dye, perfume, lanolin, Vitamin E, aloe or alcohol.
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Step 6
Expose your healing skin to air as much as possible but avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
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Step 7
Avoid getting a lot of water on your new tattoo - showers are OK, but no swimming or baths for a few weeks.




















Comments
suzukigurl said
on 10/21/2009 I agree, I use A & D oinment as well and Curell fragrance free lotion afterwards, keeps the skin moisturized for a long period of time
dll711 said
on 8/26/2009 When I get a new tattoo I put neosporin triple antibiotic on it,(as long as it doesn't irritate your skin, you might need to use something else.) make sure the tattoo stays clean, I wash mine a couple times of day with anti-bacterial soap, then apply neosporin, I do this for three days the I switch to lotion for 2 weeks, and so far I have never gotten a infection, my tattoo comes out perfect
TiffIsaac said
on 1/16/2009 it's better to Vitamin A and D cream on ur tattoo for the first couple of days after u got that tat..u can find them in the baby cream aisle.
jgilmour54 said
on 1/15/2009 PEOPLE DONT PUT NEOSPORIN ON YOUR TATTOO IT WILL BRING OUT THE INK> THIS GUY DOESNT KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT
jaysquarterman said
on 1/15/2009 its been a week now and my tatt is pealing. i wash it and now when i put the tattoo waxs on it looks white and some spot are darker then other. should i stop puting the waxs on and start put lotion????