Healing your tattoo could be very different from someone else's. People's skin varies as much as people's personalities. You have to find what works for you.
Being in the business for 14 years, I've seen many variations of healing treatments. My best recommendation thus far has been Aquaphor. A healing ointment made by Eucerin, a leading name for skin care.
The following is a step by step care instruction for your new tattoo:
1. Leave bandage on for 1-4 hours. No need to rebandage. Unless discussed with your artist.
2. Remove bandage, wash with warm water and mild, unscented soap.
3. Showering (not bathing) is highly recommended. Keeping your tattoo clean is vital for the healing process.
4. Apply a thin coat of unscented hand lotion, Aquaphor healing ointment, or A & D ointment up to 3 times daily until your tattoo is healed.
5. Do expect your tattoo to peel during the first few days of healing. Do not pick at or irritate the skin during this process
6. Swimming, sun tanning, or soaking in water is not recommended for at least 2 weeks.
7. Average healing time is 2-3 weeks.
8. Please contact your particular artist for any questions that may arise during the healing process.
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