Tattoo care
This is your reminder, how to take care about your fresh tattoo.
A tattoo is a fresh wound which has to be carefully treated. In order to achieve the most optimal healing, i prepared some guidelines for you. i always do my best to prevent cross-contamination to keep high hygiene standards and procedures. But it is also your responsibility to avoid possibility of an infection by treating the tattoo responsibly. Please follow these recommendations.
First days
Keep the protection film (”second skin”) on the tattoo for at least 24 hours and maximum for 3 days.
how to remove the protection film?
Remove the film with clean hands in the shower/after the shower or under the running water.
what after?
After removing the protection film wash your tattoo gently with neutral unscented antibacterial soap and water twice a day. Allow the tattoo to airdry and if the tattoo feels dry, apply A thin layer AFTERCAre tattoo ointment (specialised tattoo AFTERCARe products or natural shea butter). When the tattoo IS healed (approximately after 4 weeks) use some sunscreen, especially during the summer. If you think that you might need a touch-up, feel free to contact me after 5 weeks from our appointment.
What you CAN do with a fresh tattoo
• you can shower with/without the “second skin” on
• you can show your tattoo to your friends as many times you want and encourage them to book an appointment
What you CAN'T do with a fresh tattoo
• no swimming with a fresh tattoo (with or without protection film on)
• no SPA, no sauna, no baths
• do not expose your fresh tattoo to the direct sun in summer
• never scratch your fresh tattoo during the healing phase
• skip your workout/yoga at least for 5 days (sweat can infect the tattoo)
Whait if?
If the tattoo is too irritated, swollen, contact your tattoo artist and also your GP. Keep in mind that we are not dermatologists and it is also your responsibility to take the best hygiene care of your new tattoo. I trust you!