Leave your bandage on for 1-2 hours.
(You should wait to remove the bandage until you can properly
clean it with mild soap and warm water).
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Use your fingers to gently wash the ointment and blood
off of your tattoo.
Rinse it well, and again, gently pat it dry.
Allow it to air-dry for 5-10 minutes before applying
ointment.
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You should apply either Tattoo Goo or A&D ointment
regularly throughout the day, massaging a very small
amount into the skin to keep the tattoo slightly moist,
but NOT smothered.
(Use just enough ointment to make the tattoo slightly
shiny, and blot off any excess).
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For the first day or two, your tattoo will require
more cleaning, as it will still be losing a bit of fluid.
(This is normal).
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You want to make sure that the tattoo stays clean and
that extra moisture doesn't get trapped under the ointment.
(This is why it is important to air dry your tattoo
before applying ointment).
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The healing tattoo should never stay submerged in water
either.
(This means that short showers are fine, but any kind
of baths or swimming is not).
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We recommend washing your tattoo a couple times throughout
the day, using only mild soap, and rinsing and drying
well.
(Frequency of cleaning depends on your lifestyle. Use
your best judgment, but don't overdo it).
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You should only apply ointment for as many days as
it takes for your tattoo to peel.
(This will be anywhere from 3 days to 1 week, depending
on your body, your general health, and the area of skin
that was tattooed).
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When the peeling begins, the tattooed skin will flake
like a sunburn. Just let this happen on it’s own
and don't pick at it.
When the tattoo has fully entered the peeling phase
you should not apply any more ointment.
The area will become dry and itchy. A good unscented
hand lotion should help with this.
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If any "bubbling" of your tattoo occurs,
you should stop applying ointment and just let it start
to peel on its own.
This bubbling is caused from moisture (usually too much
ointment!) getting trapped in your tattoo, and could
lead to scabbing.
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If scabs develop, they can remove the color beneath
them. It is very important that they are allowed to
dry out completely, and not at any time get waterlogged.
The scab will eventually fall off on its own.
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Consult with your artist if you
have any further questions or concerns.
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