How often should you clean a new tattoo?

Answer 1

I'll tell you what,if your tattoo artist you are going to see does not give you complete instructions on how to care for your new tattoo then do yourself a favor an go see a real tattoo artist that does ,you will be so glad you did !
Hubby just got his first tattoo last night. The artist told us to wash it with cool water and antibacterial soap. Apply the soap with your finger and rub lightly. DO NOT scrub or rub it hard. When done, rinse with cool water and pat dry. Then apply antibiotic ointment very lightly. You need to let the skin breath but still apply a very thin layer of ointment. Do this process 3-4 times a day for 3-4 days. After that apply a white NON scented lotion to it periodically to keep it moist.

Answer 2

keep it out of sunlight, spread it lightly with the cream given by the tattooist or buy one from the chemist shop, cover with plastic like gladwrap, do this several times daily. Tattoist should have given full instructions if they are reputable. My daughter took care of hers in this way and had no problems

Answer 3

A Tattoo is like any wound, and first needs to be treated from the possibility of infection. After that, keeping the skin moist so it can heal is the preferred method of care, similar to treating a skin burn area. With the proper care when it's healing, you'll have little scarring or ink bleedout, and the tattoo will last for many years. My own tattoos are 28 and 23 years old, and they haven't changed much at all. I cared for mine in the fashion I described, as told to by my British tattoo artist. At the time I was in the U.S. Navy, and visiting England.

Answer 4

Follow the advice of the tattooist. If they didn't give you any advice, standard protocol is
1: keep it covered for between four and twelve hours, depending on the size.
2: after uncovering it, was gently with lukewarm water and unfragranced soap. Baby soap is ideal.
3: moisturise 1-2 times daily with antiseptic cream or baby nappy rash cream, or any of the creams sold for tattoo use.
4: do not pick or scratch, no matter how itchy it gets
5: keep it out of direct sunlight while healing, and cover with suncream afterwards to avoid fading.

Answer 5

1. An hour after getting the tattoo, gently wash it with unscented soap. Rinse and dry.

2. Apply Aquaphor Advanced Therapy cream lightly to the tattoo.

3. Keep applying ointment 3-5 times per day.

DO NOT: Use vaseline, petroleum jelly, A&D ointment, peroxide, alcohol, etc.

*If you have doubts, they should have products at the tattoo shop.

DO NOT: Submerge your tattoo under water for the first 2 weeks.

*Showers are fine, baths are not.

DO NOT: Expose tattoo to direct sunlight for 2 weeks.

Answer 6

1. An hour after getting the tattoo, gently wash it with unscented soap. Rinse and dry.

2. Apply Aquaphor Advanced Therapy cream lightly to the tattoo.

3. Keep applying ointment 3-5 times per day.

DO NOT: Use vaseline, petroleum jelly, A&D ointment, peroxide, alcohol, etc.

*If you have doubts, they should have products at the tattoo shop.

DO NOT: Submerge your tattoo under water for the first 2 weeks.

*Showers are fine, baths are not.

DO NOT: Expose tattoo to direct sunlight for 2 weeks.

Answer 7

1. An hour after getting the tattoo, gently wash it with unscented soap. Rinse and dry.

2. Apply Aquaphor Advanced Therapy cream lightly to the tattoo.

3. Keep applying ointment 3-5 times per day.

DO NOT: Use vaseline, petroleum jelly, A&D ointment, peroxide, alcohol, etc.

*If you have doubts, they should have products at the tattoo shop.

DO NOT: Submerge your tattoo under water for the first 2 weeks.

*Showers are fine, baths are not.

DO NOT: Expose tattoo to direct sunlight for 2 weeks.

Answer 8

Basically - keep it clean, and don't be tempted to pick off any scabs that form. WHen you go to get a tattoo done - they should give you instructions on how to care for the design while the skin is healing. It's part of standard aftercare advice.

Answer 9

every hour, on the hour