Products and Aftercare
Aftercare
Ink Defense Aftercare System is recommended for healing
Second Skin
Wear this bandage for 7 days for best results (3 days minimum)
On day 7, remove the bandage in the shower with warm water. Do so by pulling the bandage gently in a downwards motion.
Once removed, wash with Foaming Skin Cleanser (or liquid fragrance free soap) using clean hands, pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Apply Tattoo Cream and use it whenever your tattoo feels dry or itchy.
Traditional Bandage
Roughly 2-8 hours after leaving the shop you will (with clean hands) unwrap and discard your bandage.
Wash your tattoo with Foaming Skin Cleanser (or liquid fragrance free soap) using clean hands, pat dry with a clean paper towel, and apply a very thin layer of Tattoo Cream (or aquaphor).
Repeat the cleaning technique 2-3 times a day, especially before bed and when you wake up, for the next 3 days.
When the tattoo starts to peel/flake, you’ll wash it once a day, continue to use Tattoo Cream, or switch to a fragrance free lotion, and apply whenever it feels dry or itchy.
FOR BOTH TYPES OF HEALING
DO NOT scratch or pick at the tattoo
DO NOT put your tattoo in a bath, hot tub, pools, lakes, ponds, oceans, etc..
DO NOT let your pet/child lick or touch the tattoo
DO NOT listen to your friends/internet about aftercare
DO use Ink Defense Sunscreen or keep your tattoo covered when exposed to the sun
DO contact me if you have any questions or concerns
Free touch ups are void on tattoos that have not been
properly taken care of on your behalf.
Foaming Cleanser
Ink Defense Foaming Skin Cleanser is a gentle and effective way to clean your skin. This antibacterial cleanser is vegan and cruelty-free.
Purchase Here or in person at the shop
Any scent-free, antibacterial soap will work as well.
DO NOT use bar soap.
PRODUCTS
Tattoo Cream
Protect and nourish your tattoo with vegan and cruelty-free Ink Defense Tattoo Cream.
Purchase Here or in person at the shop
Pro-Balm
This vegan and cruelty-free balm is what I use during sessions to hydrate and nourish your skin while tattooing.