Tattoo Care Information
Things you should do:
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Remove bandage carefully - wet in shower first if it seems to stick.
- Wash tattoo with warm water and a mild soap, lathering with hand.
- Rinse tattoo well with warm water, until surface of tattoo feels squeaky clean.
- Pat tattoo dry with a clean, disposable paper towel.
- Apply small amount of lotion or ointment to tattoo and work into skin.
- Blot excess lotion or ointment with a clean paper towel.
- Tattoo should not be greasy - LESS IS MORE!
Things you must not do:
- Do not rebandage tattoo!
- Do not use washcloth, loofa, or sponge to wash tattoo!
- Do not dry with a towel. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria!
- Do not touch tattoo with dirty hands! Do not let anyone else, either!
- Do not apply excessive lotion or ointment. Tattoo should not look "soggy".
- Do not use products containing aloe vera , alcohol, or cortisone.
- Do not expose tattoo to natural or artificial sunlight for a minimum of 3 weeks.
- Do not soak in tub, pool, or lake. All contain bacteria!
- Do not pick or scratch tattoo! Use a little lotion for itching.
The points above are general care guidelines, however every tattooing case is unique. Your artist may give you specific care instructions for your particular tattoo. For best results, please follow those instructions carefully.
Please call (517) 485-7872 or stop in if you have any tattoo care questions.