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1. Remove The wrap/bandage you left the studio with, after 1-4 days for Adhesive Bandage and 1-3 hours for Traditional Bandage.

 

2. Wash tattoo with frangrance free, anti-bacterial soap e.g Tattoo Goo antimicrobial soap

 

3. Apply a light layer of balm specifically for Tattoo’s e.g tattoo goo. Do not use vaseline or sudocrem! If you don’t have any tattoo friendly products specific for application on a healing tattoo, don’t apply anything

 

4. Repeat steps 2&3, 3 times a day for 3 days

 

5. On the fourth day, switch to mild moisturising lotion specific for tattoos (e.g. bepanthen tattoo cream, tattoo goo care lotion). Continue moisturising for 3 weeks

 

6. No sun, swimming or soaking underwater for 3 weeks

 

7. Do NOT pick or scratch your tattoo while healing. Allow any scabs that form to fall off naturally

 

8. Once fully healed, use lotion and sunblock to preserve your tattoo

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