Aftercare
Tattoo Aftercare: Your First Week
Days 1-3: Second Skin
Keep it on: Leave the original plastic covering on for 72 hours. It's waterproof and breathable, so showering is okay.
When to replace: If the plastic peels off or leaks, gently remove it.
Wash the tattoo with mild soap and warm water.
Pat dry completely with a paper towel.
Apply a new layer of second skin (or cling film if you don't have any, but remember to replace the cling film every 3 hours).
Day 4 and onward: no more covering
Remove the plastic: After three days, take off the plastic and wash your tattoo gently.
Keep it clean: Wash with mild soap and warm water once daily. Pat dry.
Moisturise: Apply a thin layer of recommended lotion (like Cicaplast Baume B5 or Easy Tattoo Cream) or any plain moisturiser 2-3 times daily.
Important for the first month
Hands off: Don't scratch or pick, even if it itches!
Loose clothes: Help your tattoo breathe and blood flow.
The three S's: Soaking, swimming and sun. Avoid pools, hot tubs, long baths, saunas and sun exposure.
Stay out of the sun: No tanning or sunblock on the tattoo yet.
It's normal to...
Feel a bit sore or itchy at first.
See some peeling in the second week. This is just a bit of skin and ink!
Call Your Doctor If...
You see swelling, redness, or discharge.
The pain gets worse, not better.
Have questions? I'm here to help! Enjoy your new tattoo :)