Daily tattoo healing regime

Well what can I say! Today is an exceedingly exciting day as it’s day one of tattoo healing! The day starts with washing the new tattoo followed by letting it air dry… Then applying the after-care cream. Very important to have clean hands at all times when touching the new tattoo! Also allow plenty of air to circulate around the new tattoo which quite often involves walking around the house with very little clothing on… Best advice to give here is not to answer the door to the postman during this stage of tattoo healing!

Approximately around lunchtime, we repeat this activity… Wash the new tattoo with warm water and unscented soap. Definitely do not let any harsh chemicals or products on to the new tattoo!

Around dinner time, we repeat the activity again!

And once again before bedtime!

During the night it is also advisable to get up and apply more after-care cream… Again with clean hands and a nice layer of the after-care cream.

The other piece of advice is to make sure when you do have to leave the house and therefore have to put clothes on, it is crucial toochoose the correct item of clothing to wear! Nothing too tight, nothing too rough or anything that will also hinder the healing of your tattoo!

It is therefore advisable to have a set of clothing that is specific for tattoo healing… as occasionally the after-care cream can stain these clothes. Forget fashion or what you look like… tattoo healing comes first!

After approximately two weeks, you can cut down this regime to washing it twice a day but still applying that after-care cream! Even up to 6 times a day! Moisture is your friend.

I will keep you updated with the regime tomorrow… Day two of tattoo healing!!