The life of your tattoo is dependent upon the care it receives within the first few days... it takes about two weeks to heal, and two more weeks to settle in.
Keep your tattoo bandaged from 2 to 4 hours. Remove bandage and wash tattoo gently with
your fingertips with cool, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly, lightly pat dry with a clean
towel then allow to air dry 10-15 minutes.
DO NOT re-bandage your tattoo
DO NOT use Vaseline or petroleum jelly
DO NOT use alcohol or peroxide
DO NOT pick or scratch tattoo
DO NOT soak tattoo in tub or shower... get in, scrub your ass,
then get out!
Stay the hell out of pools, hot tubs, oceans, etc. for two weeks
Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight and/or tanning beds
With clean hands, apply a THIN layer of antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or
Bacitracin 2 to 3 times a day for 2 or 4 days. Be sure to rub it all the
way into the tattoo. After that, switch to lotion.
You may, instead, prefer to use a good fragrance free lotion such as Lubriderm.. Apply a
THIN layer and work in well 5 to 6 times a day for the entire healing process.
DO NOT over lubricate your tattoo. But don't let it dry out either. Should any seepage
occur (normal), gently dab off excess with a clean paper towel.
If a rash occurs (bumps on or around the tattoo as with an allergic reaction) or redness persists,
it means you're gonna die. Just kidding! Discontinue use and
call us for suggestions or product alternatives.