Tattoo Aftercare

• Leave the dressing on for two hours. Wash your hands to avoid infection. Remove dressing and wash gently with warm soapy water. Rinse. Pat dry. (Kitchen paper is ideal). Apply a thin coat of Bepanthen cream (or THC if you prefer it). Leave uncovered if you are at home and let it breathe.
• Re-wrap with cling film when you are out, wearing clothes, working, in bed etc.
• Apply the bepanthen/THC four times a day, re-applying fresh cling film each time. (Clean off the old cream with your clean hand and water, drying off with kitchen paper). Apply thinly. Applying too thick a layer can result in blocked pores and pimples. If you should experience any rashes or spots after use, you may be allergic to one of the ingredients. This is rare, and usually due to using far too  much. Stop use immediately and allow the tattoo to dry off completely.
• Do this for the first three days. Then, if all scabbing is done, you can stop covering with cling film. You can still cream the skin with bepanthen/THC for comfort. Only consider other skin creams when the tattoo is FULLY healed!

• AVOID: Wet and sweat until the scab is gone (no sauna, swimming, sport, gym, nightclubs, hot or wet environments - keep it dry in the bath/shower, just a quick rinse at the end). You don't want to soak out the ink! No sun or sunbeds for 4 weeks. No dirt, oil, grease, paint, industrial cleaners, raw meats, ointments or creams except Bepanthen/THC.
• DO NOT pick your new tattoo. Don't rub the scab off!
• DO NOT let your friends advise you - any questions, just call or email us or pop in and we'll be happy to help.
• DO look after your new tattoo to get the best possible result/colour.

Pop back in after 5 weeks and if a small repair is required there is usually no charge! Larger recolours may incur a charge so it's a good idea to look after it! Blatant picking will be obvious! Don't do it!

         ENJOY!