Tattoo Aftercare Guide
How to care for your fresh tattoo for perfect results
Proper tattoo care in the first weeks is essential for a perfect result. Follow this step-by-step guide.
1
First 24 hours
- Keep the bandage applied by the artist for 2-4 hours.
- Wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and fragrance-free antibacterial soap.
- Gently pat dry with a clean towel (don't rub).
- Apply a thin layer of recommended healing cream.
- Don't cover the tattoo with a bandage after the first wash.
7
First week
- Wash the tattoo 2-3 times a day with antibacterial soap.
- Apply healing cream after each wash.
- Don't scratch or pick at the scabs that form.
- Wear loose clothing over the tattooed area.
- Avoid water from pools, the sea, or bathtubs.
30
First month
- Continue moisturizing the area with fragrance-free cream.
- Protect the tattoo from direct sun exposure.
- Avoid intense activities that cause excessive sweating.
- Don't expose the tattoo to natural or artificial tanning.
- If you notice signs of infection, contact a doctor.
✓Do's
- ✓Wash your hands before touching the tattoo.
- ✓Use fragrance-free and alcohol-free products.
- ✓Let the tattoo breathe.
- ✓Protect it from the sun with SPF 50+ after healing.
- ✓Drink plenty of water for hydration.
✗Don'ts
- ✗Don't scratch or pick at scabs.
- ✗Don't soak the tattoo in water (bathtub, pool, sea).
- ✗Don't apply alcohol, peroxide, or betadine.
- ✗Don't expose the tattoo to direct sunlight.
- ✗Don't wear tight clothing over the tattoo.