Day 1
The day of your tattoo.
- Wash your hands thoroughly*
- Remove the cling film 1-2 hours after your tattoo
- Use cool water to gently wash away any plasma/blood/ink.
- Pat your tattoo dry with kitchen roll.
*Go directly to step 3 if you have had tattoo spray applied instead of clingfilm.
Days 2 & 3
- Continue to clean your tattoo 2-3 times a day.
- Do not use soap or any perfumed products.
- Do not scrub/dry your tattoo with flannels or towels.
- Do not apply any creams or moisturisers
Day 4 Onwards
At this point your tattoo should be dry/flaking.
- You can begin to apply moisturising creams.
- Be sure to use non-scented products.
- I recommend: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil and Aveeno.
- Do not smother your tattoo.
- Ensure the cream is massaged in completely.
Do not…
- Itch or pick any scabs or dry skin.
- Go swimming, use saunas, steam rooms or submerge your tattoo
- Expose your tattoo to direct sunlight
- Apply suncream during healing.
- Once healed use suncream whenever you are out in the sun.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.