Supplies
unscented antibacterial soap:
dr. bronners pure castile baby soap
or
dial gold antibacterial pump soap
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unscented lotion:
lubriderm daily moisturizing unscented
aveeno daily moisturizing unscented
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paper towels
first 3 days
leave the recovery derm second skin bandage on the tattoo for 3 to 5 days.
everyones body heals differently so the length of time will depend on how much fluid your body creates. if you notice excess fluid under the wrap it is time to remove.
when removing the wrap, do so under warm water to help loosen the adhesive. once removed, lather the soap in your hands and then onto the tattoo and rinse all of the soap off. then pat dry with a paper towel and apply a thin layer of lotion.
to 3 weeks
wash the tattoo 3 times daily.​
once when you wake, once throughout the day, and once before your slumber.
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after washing, apply a thin layer of lotion. use sparingly as to not suffocate the art and your vessel. reapply lotion throughout the day only when needed.
dos and do nots
keep out of the sun
do not soak. no baths, pools, oceans, spas
do not pick or scratch. let the skin fall off on its own. picking the skin will remove ink before it is set under the skin.
do wear loose clothing to allow the body to heal
do sleep with clean sheets
avoid dirty gym equipment
showering is okay! nothing too hot or too long