How to take care of your Tattoo?

A tattoo strains the skin, as it is quite stressed by the many fine needle pricks. These small skin irritations need care so that they can heal cleanly and without problems. 

This is how you care for your tattoo properly:

• I stick a special tattoo foil on your new tattoo ➡️ the skin can breathe, but no dirt gets on the tattoo
• Don't be alarmed: After a few hours, the excess ink collects under the foil and the tattoo looks totally smeared. But it is normal and the tattoo heals 🙂

• To remove Saniderm, find an edge of the bandage and pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. The shower is the ideal place to remove Saniderm. Running water will help loosen the adhesive and relax the skin, making the removal much more comfortable. Dry removal of Saniderm may cause discomfort and added trauma to the skin.
• Discard the used bandage and wash the tattoo with a mild soap, preferably fragrance-free. 
• Allow the tattoo to air dry or pat dry with a clean towel.
• Apply a thin layer of aftercare product to your tattoo

• Wash the tattoo daily 2 to 3 times with PH neutral soap carefully with light pressure and lukewarm water.
• Dab the tattoo dry (do not rub!) and treat it with a thin layer of Recovery Tattoo Salve (available at my studio)

• Make sure that your tattoo never dries out

important:

• NEVER use a skin disease or cortisone ointment! With such ointments the tattoo can become inflamed and cause bad scarring or impair healing

Shower

• You can shower from the first day, because your tattoo is protected thanks to the foil
• You should avoid hot water and long showers in the beginning

Bathing / Sun / Sauna / Solarium / sport activities

• Avoid this in the first weeks
• Use a high sun protection factor (30+) 

It can take up to 6 months for the tattoo to heal completely. Continue to care for the tattoo with moisturizer and sunscreen. So it remains beautiful and colorful for a long time.

 There are many opinions regarding the care of tattoos, but:

So far, all tattoos of mine that have been cared for as described have healed beautifully.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.