How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo Video Lecture | Tattoos, Piercings and Other Body Art: Basic Knowledge - Professional Skills

how to take care of your new tattoo
caring for a new tattoo will ensure your
ink stays awesome for years to come
you will need mild skin cleanser or soap
a soft cloth or towel antibiotic
ointment and moisturizing lotion step 1
remove the bandage or plastic wrap
placed over your tattoo two hours after
receiving your art step 2 wash the
tattoo using a mild skin cleanser or
soap this should be done for the first
three to four hours after removing your
bandage step 3 pat the tattoo dry with a
soft cloth or towel after washing
tattoos will usually weep blood or
plasma Pat the tattoo dry between
washings to get rid of excess fluids on
the skin step 4
rub antibiotic ointment onto the tattoo
after each washing after 5 minutes blot
any excess pointment or blood off with a
soft cloth continue to wash and spread
joint manaan the tattoo twice a day
until the scab disappears step 5
resist the urge to itch or pick up the
scab that forms over the tattoo rub
ointment or moisturizing skin lotion
into the tattoo to help with the itch
step 6
stay away from water other than the
shower or bath this includes pools hot
tubs lakes and oceans
step 7 limit your bath time to five or
ten minutes washes your new artwork
heels and show it off did you know in
the Maori culture a woman with blue
tattooed lips was considered the height
of beauty
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