How to properly care for tattoos?

What you need to know to take care of your tattoo

The success of a tattoo does not only depend on the talent of the tattoo artist. By adopting the correct behavior, you will also contribute to keeping your tattoo artist in good health, that your tattoo heals and ages. And contrary to popular belief, these advanced techniques begin even before the tattoo begins.

An overview of the different ways to care for a tattoo.

How to prepare for getting a tattoo?

This rule is not always followed, but nevertheless it is obvious: the tattoo must be prepared. First, by resting a few days before going under the needles and following a healthy diet. This will enable your body to better deal with pain and skin injuries. Also consider moisturizing your skin with a cream. The die-hard will even advise you to wear cotton clothing in the areas where you want to get a tattoo.

As for the things to avoid, some basic rules also apply, but it's never useless to repeat them: don't use drugs and / or alcohol the day before the tattoo, wait until you go to the festival in Kathmandu! Without aspirin or its equivalent, they accelerate blood circulation and avoid scrubs to avoid irritating the skin.

You are now ready to be stung in better conditions.

Tattoo care immediately after the session

Your session has just ended and your new tattoo will heal in about ten days. During these ten days, you will need to carefully follow these tips, as well as the ones your tattoo artist will give you. Always keep your hands clean before touching the tattoo, because after a few hours you will remove the bandage and apply pH neutral soap to it. This will help flush off excess ink as well as traces of blood and lymph. Then wipe the tattoo with a clean towel, apply the grooming cream, and reapply the bandage. Ideally, repeat these steps before bed to get through the night with a clean bandage.

Care that must be carried out before the tattoo is completely healed.

The healing period will last approximately 10 days. Rest in peace, your daily life will not be affected by all of this, and this time there is no ban on drinking a good pint or taking a Jagermeister picture to celebrate your new tattoo. However, you will have to perform a little ritual. First of all, you can part with the bandage and, if possible, try to leave the tattoo outdoors or in contact with cotton clothing. Then shower the tattoo twice a day, morning and evening. Finally, apply moisturizer 4-5 times a day. There are many creams available on the market, we have tested and approved creams. Uriage.

Depending on your skin and the part of your body where you got the tattoo, it may take longer to heal. In this case, continue grooming until your skin returns to its original appearance.

Crusts and itching

They are not guaranteed, but may occur. There is a very simple rule to follow: don't touch it! That is, no scratches and even less peeling off the crusts under the threat of deterioration in the quality of your tattoo. When removing the scab, you run the risk of seeing a small hole - this is not the most beautiful effect. Here's a little grandma's remedy: if itchy too strong, apply an ice pack for a few seconds. And feel free to repeat the operation every time she scratches you.

What care for a month and what to avoid

Here are the guidelines to follow for a month after getting a tattoo:

• Avoid dusty environments
• Wear 100% cotton or leave the tattoo outdoors (after removing the cellophane).
• Avoid contact with animals
• Change your bedding regularly
• Avoid sun exposure
• Avoid the swimming pool, sauna, hammam and longer periods in the water.
• Forbid swimming in the sea, salt eats away at the skin and can affect your healing and the quality of your tattoo.