your new tattoo should take 2-4 weeks to be fully healed!
♡︎ unscented soap
♡︎water
♡︎ointment/unscented lotion
THROUGHOUT THE HEALING PROCESS I RECOMMEND USING TOAD & TURNIP, HUSTLE BUTTER, OR ANY UNSCENTED LOTION. THE GOAL IS TO KEEP YOUR NEW TATTOO HYDRATED. STICK WITH A THIN LAYER TWICE A DAY TO ENSURE YOU'RE ALLOWING THE WOUND TO BREATHE AND HEAL.
AVOID ANY HARSH SCRUBBING OR ITCHING THROUGHOUT THE HEALING PROCESS
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT TO YOUR NEW TATTOO THROUGHOUT THE HEALING PROCESS. ONCE FULLY HEALED REMEMBER TO APPLY SUNSCREEN TO PRESERVE THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR TATTOO.
throughout the healing process you are going to want to avoid submerging your new tattoo in water. this means no baths, pools, hot tubs, etc. submerging your tattoo can cause ink to fall out or an infection.
IF YOU HAVE DERMSHIELD ON YOUR NEW TATTOO:
AFTER 2-3 DAYS (OR EARLIER IF THE EDGES COME UP) YOURE GOING TO GENTLY REMOVE THE SECOND SKIN USING LUKEWARM RUNNING WATER. LET A BIT RUN UNDER THE EDGE AND SLOWLY PULL IT OFF TOWARDS YOU. (OPPOSITE OF A BANDAID)
light scabbing and itchiness throughout the healing process is normal. do your best to avoid scratching at the area.
gently wash with unscented soap and water daily.
YOU'LL KNOW YOUR TATTOO IS FULLY HEALED WHEN THERE IS NO MORE SCABBING
apply ointment or lotion 2-3x daily