How to take care of a tattoo?

Tattoo After Care Instructions:

Keep the bandage on for a minimum of 2 hours.

1)Wash tattoo with clean hands, warm water and Dial Gold Liquid Antibacterial Soap. DO NOT USE BAR SOAP. IT COLLECTS GERMS IN YOUR SHOWER!

2)Pat dry with a clean paper towel.

3)Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor Ointment.

4)Repeat this process morning and night, after heavy sweating or exposure to outside elements. Use the Aquaphor for 7 days, or until tattoo begins peeling.

5)When tattoo begins to peel and flake discontinue use of Aquaphor; and instead use unscented lotion such as Curel or Lubriderm. Continue to wash and clean tattoo as directed. Use the lotion until the tattoo is fully healed about another week or 2.

6)Your tattoo will itch as it heals this is normal. DO not scratch, slap the tattoo with your palm if you must after washing your hands.When your tattoo is done peeling and flaking its healed. DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO!YOU WILL LOSE COLOR LET THEM FALL OFF NATURALLY!

7)Take normal showers not a bath. No swimming or soaking for at least 2 weeks. NO BEACH, POOL,OR HOT TUBS THEY ARE GERM FACTORIES!

8)Avoid sun on your tattoo when healing. When you are healed completely you may apply a high SPF sunscreen. The people who take care of their tattoos have tattoos that last. The people who bake in the sun all day throw away their investment.

To avoid stains, use bedsheets with darker tones and wear dark loose fitting clothing.