aftercare
The healing period will proceed differently depending on aftercare, type of skin and body part. To achieve the best healing possible, please take care of following points:
Avoid physically demanding activities and motions.
Take off the foil after three hours. Second skin 48 hours after or what your tattoo artist told you. Afterwards clean the tattoo with clear water and ph-neutral soap. Let it air-dry or carefully tap it dry with a clean towel.
Put on a thin layer of coconut oil.
During the first seven days try to keep showers quick. Water, shampoo, bodywash and soap should only be gently flowing over the wounded skin part. Don't scrub!
During the first week your tattoo should be treated with coconut oil once to twice a day.
For the second to third week do this treatment once a day.
General information to attend during healing period:
The tattooed skin part should not be stretched too much.
Avoid sports for at least one week.
During the first three to four weeks baths and sauna should be avoided.
Avoid contact to dirt.
Itching is part of the healing process. Please don't scratch!
Avoid direct insolation and/or solarium for two month.
Only expose the tattooed body part to insolation using a sunblock 30+ or more.
Minimal stress und physical exhaustion, good sleep and healthy food support the endogenous healing mechanisms of the body.
During the first days bruises and swellings can appear. This is a normal physical reaction and nothing to worry about.
Enjoy your new tattoo!