DO NOTS:
DO NOT swim in pools oceans rivers etc, soak in a hot tub, sauna, or hot spring for at least 2 weeks or until initial flaking has finished and the tattoo is smooth.
DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on your tattoo.
DO NOT itch, pick, scratch, or shave the tattoo.
DO NOT expose your tattoo to sun or harsh conditions, such as mud, non-potable water, chemicals, dust, food, etc.
The aftercare of a tattoo is extremely important. If you do not take good care of your tattoo, it can have major consequences, for example scarring or inflammation that may cause permanent damage to the tattoo.
FIRST WEEKS OF AFTER CARE
Clean your tattoo two to three times a day. Then moisturize the tattoo with unscented moisturizer with no alcohol. Does the tattoo feel dry during the day? Then again apply Bepanthen. Before you do, always wash your hands.
After a week or two the tattoo is healed in most cases. The skin is still recovering, so applying good quality unscented moisturizer or pure coconut oil is recommended at least once a day.
When using a Second Skin or Healing Membrane
You can leave on second skin for 1-6 days, the longer you leave it on the bigger the chance of a properly healed tattoo. Whenever the second skin is on you do not have to take care of your tattoo.
You can shower with it and it protects the wound from getting damaged and infected. Take off the second skin in the shower and wash off the adhesive. From this day on follow the 2nd to 3rd week aftercare rules. If you choose to workout within the first week of your tattoo, although we don’t recommend it specially if you go to a gym, please DO NOT remove the second skin before you go and always rinse the surrounding area with fresh water when you’re finished.