How to aftercare your new tattoo

Caring for a new tattoo is your responsibility from the very moment you get out of the tattooist's chair, right through untill the moment you die. It is vital that you treat your new tattoo care routine with the respect it requires in order for your ink to look as crisp, sharp and colorful as it possibly can for as long as you are alive. when you initially finish getting your sparkling new tattoo at a studio, your skin will essentially be a big raw wound, open to all sorts of nasty germs and  bacteria. Correct aftercare procedures ensure that the tattoed area of skin remains infection free in an enviroment that is perfectly set up to ensure that healing proceeds to happen as quickly and efficiently as possible.

It is not only the initial healing process where proper aftercare is important through. As you age, so does your tattoo. There are many enviromental factors that will dictate how good or how badly your tatoo will look as it ages with you. Throughout the rest of this article, we will walk you through all of these factors, as well as accompanying on how to protect your tatoo through all stages of its life.

                                                                                               Aftercare Steps:

#1- Leave your bandage/ wrap on until told by your artist:
While some artists may ask you to leave your bandage on for only an hour, others may ask you to keep it on for a whole day. Your artist knows which length of time is best for you and your tatoo, so ensure you listen to their advice.

#2- Wash your tattoo well after removing the bandage/ wrap:
Wash your tattoo throughly 9but carefully) using warm water and a fragrance-free soap to remove any excess/ dried blood and plasma.

#3- Pat your tattoo dry after cleaning it.
Use a clean paper towel to dry your tattoo by gently PATTING the area. DON NOT RUB.

#4- Apply a small amount of lotion:
After cleaning your tattoo, ensure the area is COMPLETLY dry before applying a very thin layer of your chosen aftercare product/ lotion to help moisturize and nourish the area.

#5- Wash your tattoo regularly:
Continue to use a frangrance- free soap and lukewarm water to clean your tattoo at least twice a day.

#6- repeat the cleaning process untill the tattoo is fully healed:
Remember that your tattoo is not completely safe from germs and bacteria until it has COMPLETELY finished scabbing and peeling. Continue to wash the tattoo untill this point (usually 2-4 weeks).

#7- Do not pick and pull at the flaking/ scabbing skin:
Picking away at your healing tattoo can delay heading, cause fading, and increase the chances of infection.

#8- Stay away from the sun:
Do not your new tattoo to increase sunlight and do not apply any sun lotion to the area until it has fully healed. After fully healed use always sunscreen with 30 or more UV factor.

#9- Stay away from water:
All bodies of water can contain nasty bacteria that can ruin a new tattoo if you are not careful. Stick to short showers until your skin has fully healed, and do not go swimming.

#10- Continue to look after your tattoo once healed
Once healed, keep your tattoo well protected from the sun and ensure you continue to moisturize the area regulary. Healthy skin means a healthy looking tattoo.

In case of inflection visit your doctor as soon as possible and ask for medical treatment.

Take care your new tattoo!