AFTERCARE
This is a general guide and refresher to tattoo aftercare, If you've had great results with a specific product in the past feel free to use them again.
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Remove bandage (if any) no less than 30 minutes and no more than 1 hour after applied
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Wash the tattoo with warm water and anti bacterial soap in the palm of your hand making sure to remove any dried blood or plasma
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Pat your clean tattoo dry with a new paper towel
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Repeat this process before bed (if applicable)
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No need to apply lotion to your tattoo tonight you'll begin that tomorrow
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Repeat this process tomorrow morning right when you wake up
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After you pat your tattoo dry give it 5 to 10 minutes to air dry then apply a very thin layer of Curel or Lubriderm non scented white lotion
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Re apply lotion 4 to 6 times a day or when your tattoo feels dry
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Do not over apply lotion whether it be too much or too often
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Do not under apply lotion letting your new tattoo become dry
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Do not submerge in pools or hot tubs for 2 weeks
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Do not submerge in a bath or soak in a shower for 2 weeks
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Wash with the palm of your hand only while bathing or showering no wash cloth or shower puff needed
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Try your best to keep your new tattoo out of the sun for two weeks and after it is fully healed apply sunscreen to the tattoo to protect it
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During the healing process do not pick, itch, or scratch at the tattoo
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Avoid touching your tattoo if your hands are not freshly washed
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Keep your tattoo clean and moisturized and you should have great results
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If you have any questions during the healing process contact your tattooer