Tattoo Aftercare

Leave the tattoo wrapped for approximately 4 hours. Do not remove the cling film until you are able to wash the tattoo.

Unwrap and wash the tattoo with warm soapy water, to remove any blood, excess ink, and cream.

Pat dry and allow to breathe for approximately 30 minutes.

With clean hands, apply a thin layer of aftercare cream, ensuring to rub the cream fully into the skin.

Cream the tattoo approximately 4 times a day - this will vary depending on chosen aftercare cream and your skin.
Scabs should be kept soft - comparable to a soap or candle wax texture.

Wash the tattoo once a day, but do not submerge in water - I.e shower as normal but do not bathe.

Continue until all scabs have come off, this usually takes 7-10 days but varies person to person.

Do not re-wrap the tattoo.
Avoid swimming and sunbeds for 6 weeks.
Avoid fake tan, perfumes, body scrubs etc for at least 2 weeks.
Do not pick or scratch the tattoo.
Avoid tight clothing and jewellery over the tattoo for at least 2 weeks. 


Our preferred aftercare cream is Yayo Familia Cocoa Butter, but everyone’s skin is different so this may not work for you.
Other options include but are not limited to:

Palmers Cocoa Butter
Savlon
Bepanthen

If you’ve used a different product in the past feel free to discuss this with the artist at your appointment.

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