Aftercare of your tattoo

TATTOOARMOUR/PADS OR CLINGFILM

 

Wash your hands. 

Remove the pad and gently clean your tattoo with warm soapy water, use your hand, nothing abrasive (fragrance free PH balanced soap is best). 

Dry your tattoo with a clean towel, then let it air dry for 5-10 mins. 

Apply a light layer of aftercare, either, Butterluxe, Hustle Butter (something similar), Bepanthen or Cocoa butter as a last resort, so it looks shiny and transparent, not thick and opaque. 

Apply a clean pad or layer of clingfilm and tape down. 

Repeat twice a day until you run out pads, or 3 times a day if using clingfilm, keeping the tattoo covered for 4-5 days.

After the pads/clingfilm, simply clean your tattoo twice a day and apply a light layer of moisturiser like cocoa butter or E45. 

Avoid baths, direct sunlight, dirty environments, and tight clothing on the fresh tattoo for up to 2 weeks. 

Try to avoid your fresh tattoo coming into contact with pets for the first week.

If any swelling occurs, quite likely around joints and lower legs, take some Ibuprofen if you’re able to.