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Your Complete Guide to Tattoo Aftercare

November 1, 2020 By Kate Leave a Comment

The first two weeks following a new tattoo are very important in ensuring its beauty over time. Immediately after your tattoo is complete, your artist will likely apply a thin layer of petroleum based ointment and cover with a bandage or plastic. Keep this covering in place for several hours and avoid touching it as much as possible. In addition, after removing the plastic, let the tattoo get plenty of fresh air and avoid touching it since it’s an open wound in need of healing and your fingers could introduce bacteria into the wound.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tattoo aftercare is critically important for healing in the weeks following getting a tattoo.
  • Resist touching your brand new tattoo to prevent it from getting infected by bacteria.
  • When in the sun, cover your new tattoo with clothing and use a strong SPF sunscreen.

“After all, this is their masterpiece, and they want to preserve its beauty. They’ll likely apply a thin layer of petroleum-based ointment over your ink and then cover it with plastic wrap or a bandage.”

Read more: https://greatist.com/health/tattoo-aftercare

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