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AFTERCARE

Because what's the point of getting a tattoo if you won't care for it?

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It takes 2-3 weeks for your tattoo to heal.

How to unwrap your fresh masterpiece that lays within your skin?

SECOND SKIN

A waterproof, antibacterial and breathable protective barrier.

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  • You can keep the second skin on for up to 4 days.

  • Take off the second skin in the shower. 

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Reasons to take it off before the 4 days:

  • In case of any irritation or redness, please take it off.

  • Is there liquid in the second skin barrier? Make sure to take it off.

CLING FILM

​If you have used Second skin before and did not like it for any reason, you can choose to use clingfilm instead.

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  • Keep the bandage for at least 2 hours, no more than 5 hours, though this may depend on the tattoo size.​​

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Washing

  • Gently clean your fresh tattoo with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap.
    - Sanex Zero % or hypoallergenic soap.

  • Pat dry with a paper kitchen towel or leave to airdry.

  • Keep tattoo fresh and open to air.

Tattoo Cream and Moisturising

  • Apply a thin layer of a tattoo specific cream
    Favourites:
    ❊ Hustle Butter
    ❊ Stories & Ink - get 10% off
    ❊ Bepanthen Tattoo
    — 2 - 3 times a day, for the first 3 weeks, 

  • Ensure you tattoo is completely dry before applying cream.

  • Wash and dry your hands before applying.

  • You can start using other skin moisturisers after 3 weeks, or when its fully healed.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid Petroleum-based products.
    - No vaseline, bepanthen or coconut oil on fresh tattoos.
     

  • No picking or scratching on your tattoo.
    - when it feels itchy, which often it does when a scab forms, gently slap the area around the tattoo.
    - This avoids ink loss.
     

  • No over-applying tattoo cream
    - It is important for the tattoo to breathe
     

  • No gym for at least 10 days after your tattoo session
    - sweating isn't good for you fresh tattoo
    - light exercise is ok, as long as you do not touch you healing tattoo to any equipment or mats
     

  • Avoid direct contact with the sun/ UV for 3 weeks
    - Sun protecting clothes
    - make sure to use SPF50+ once your tattoo is healed
     

  • No soaking in water, swimming, or prolonged showers for 4-6 weeks.
     

  • Do not wear tight and abrasive material that can rub on you healing tattoo.

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In case you have any further questions about the aftercare process, please feel free to contact me via:
 

the chat box: in the right corner​​

email: kurowskapaula@gmail.com​

instagram: @pau.k.tattoo

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