Tattoo Aftercare

SECOND SKIN

- Leave second skin on for 3-5 days for best result & protection against the elements. 

- Remove second skin if leaking, or irritation occurs.

- When second skin is removed clean with soap and warm water then allow tattoo to air out for 24 hours (drying out period) do not apply cream during this time.

Note: that it is normal for second skin to fill with ink & plasma (ink sack)

CLING WRAP

- Leave cling wrap on for 1 hour ideally or until you arrive where you are able to shower or wash tattoo with soap and warm water then allow tattoo to air out for 24 hours (drying out period) do not apply cream during this time

DURING THE FIRST 14 DAYS IT IS IMPORTANT TO:

- Not swim or bath in any types of water.

- Shower as normal cleaning tattoo is important, however showering too long is advised against.

- Do not pick, itch or peel tattoo.

- Using clean towel & linen to prevent bacteria & infection.

- Reduce excessive sweating if unavoidable, clean tattoo after sweating occurs.

- Do not over use cream - too much cream can negatively affect healing process.

- Do not use bepanthan NAPPY RASH as aftercare, due to it having zinc which lightens the tattoo and high oil content which causes blocked pores and ingrown hairs.

AFTERCARE CREAM SUGGESTIONS

- Hustle Butter (Online)

- Dr pickles (Woolworths, Big W)

- Bepanthan TATTOO (Leading chemists)

- Other certified TATTOO after creams

AFTER DRYING OUT PERIOD

- Apply a thin amount of aftercare cream to tattoo morning and night only.

Note: apply aftercare cream for a minimum of 14 days then switch to a non fragrant moisturiser.

Keep in mind a tattoo is a wound and should be treated as such with regular cleaning, care to prevent bacteria getting in causing infection. It is normal for tattoo to feel itchy during the healing process however it is very important not to scratch your tattoo. After the tattoo has peeled and healed (14-28 days) regularly apply a non fragrant moisturiser to tattoo and use appropriate sun protection when exposed to UV rays to ensure longevity of skin & tattoo quality.

If aftercare is not followed as suggested denial of touch up will occur as a result and quality of tattoo could be affected.

If any tattoo healing related questions need to be answered feel free to contact us at shadowcrafttattoo@hotmail.com