Aftercare

• Leave the wrap on for at least an hour, no more than 24 hours

  • If Ink Beetle was applied, leave on for 2-5 hours.

  • If Second Skin was applied leave on for 2 days.

• When you remove the bandage, gently wash your tattoo with unscented, antibacterial soap and warm water.

  • Pat dry with a clean paper towel and let your tattoo air dry.

• Apply a thin layer of A&D ointment or Aquaphor 2-3 times a day for the first week.

• Switch to an unscented, daily moisturizing lotion and continue applying it to your tattoo until it is healed. 

 

While it’s healing do not:

• Rebandage

• Pick at or scratch it

• Expose to direct sunlight

• Soak it in water

• Shave or wax the area

• Wear tight fitting clothing

• Go to the gym or sweat for the first 48 hours

 

Important things to know:

• Tattoos take about 2-4 weeks to heal, depending on how big the piece is and your skin type.

• During the scabbing phase, some ink may fall out if a scab comes off too soon.

  • Tattoos in high friction areas such as the hands, fingers, feet, etc., are more susceptible to ink fall out. 

• Tattoos fade with long sun exposure. It is advised to use SPF 50 during the summer to keep your tattoo lively.

• Small, fine line tattoos will expand and thicken up over time.

 

If you have any questions or concerns during the healing process please message me on instagram @alexjadetattoos or email me at alexjadetattoos@gmail.com