Tattoo Aftercare

Leave the tattoo bandaged for a minimum of 1 hour.

Always wash hands thoroughly with liquid antibacterial hand soap before AND after handling your tattoo to avoid cross contamination.

Gently remove bandage. Once bandage is removed, using unscented liquid antibacterial hand soap, wash the tattoo off well with your hand and warm soapy water. (DO NOT use a washcloth or loofa to wash tattoo!)

When done washing off the tattoo, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel or paper towel and allow the tattoo to air dry for 15 - 30 minutes.

Apply a thin layer of AFTER INKED tattoo lotion and gently massage over entire tattoo.

Repeat this process 2 - 4 times a day or more as needed if the area is dirty or comes in contact with dirty surfaces for the first 3 DAYS.

On the 4th DAY – Start washing regularly in the shower and continue applying AFTER INKED tattoo lotion (or switch to a fragrence free lotion) and gently massage over entire tattoo.

Continue moisturizing with After Inked tattoo lotion (or a fragrance free lotion) as needed to keep your existing tattoos looking vibrant. 

DO NOT re-bandage the tattoo!

NO direct sunlight on the tattoo for the first 2 to 3 weeks.

DO NOT pick, scratch or scrub the tattoo while it is healing. (Applying lotion will help with itchyness)

DO NOT soak the tattoo for 2 weeks - NO swimming, baths, hot tubs or saunas!

DO NOT shave or wax area until your tattoo is completely healed.

DO NOT listen to friends or so-called tattoo experts - If you have any questions, call or visit the artist who did your tattoo! Once you leave the shop, proper care of your tattoo is your responsibility!!! Your tattoo is an OPEN WOUND until it is healed!!!