New tattoo

• Leave the dressing on the fresh tattoo for about an hour after. 
• Wash with antibacterial soap - use clean,bare hands. no sponges
• Pat dry quickly afterwards with kitchen tissue.
• Moisturize with a very small amount of your tattoo lotion, just a thin layer. 
• repeat 3-4 times a day until the tattoo is fully healed.

       There will be flaky skin around day 3 - although it can get messy , continue to apply the cream until its healed

we recommend tattoo specific lotions to heal the tattoo , 

there are other options ask your artist

What to avoid
 

• Picking: Don't pick, scratch, peel, or rub the tattoo 
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• Soaking: Avoid soaking the tattoo in water for at least two weeks 
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• Sun exposure: Avoid exposing the tattoo to direct sunlight for at least three weeks 
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• Tight clothing: Avoid wearing tight clothing that rubs against the tattoo 
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• Sunscreen: Avoid applying sunscreen to the tattoo until it's fully healed 

The healing process for a tattoo typically takes two to four weeks on the surface, but it can take three to six months to fully heal