Healing with second skin

Leave the bandage on for 2-4 days. When removing, peel it off slowly in the shower under warm running water. Gently remove any excess ink, blood, and plasma with an unscented antibacterial soap, then let it air dry, or gently pat it with a paper towel. Once the tattoo is completely dry, apply a thin layer of a lightweight unscented moisturizer. Avoid any moisturizer that is petrolium-based or thick like Vaseline or Aquaphor.

Wash and moisturize your tattoo twice a day for 2 weeks, or until your tattoo is fully healed. Do not let the tattoo soak in still water (bath, pool, ocean, etc.) and do not let your tattoo be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time for the next 2 weeks. After your tattoo is healed, always protect with a high SPF.

Avoid picking/scratching/itching at your tattoo when it is peeling. Picking tattoo scabs will affect the way the tattoo heals.

Healing without second skin

Once you get home, gently wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial soap, then pat dry with a paper towel, and apply a lightweight unscented lotion.

For the first 3-4 days, make sure that you wear clean loose clothes around the tattooed area, and your bedding is clean.

Wash and moisturize your tattoo twice a day for 3 weeks, or until your tattoo is fully healed. Do not let the tattoo soak in still water (bath, pool, ocean, etc.) and do not let your tattoo be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time for the next 3 weeks. After your tattoo is healed, always protect with a high SPF.

Avoid picking/scratching/itching at your tattoo when it is peeling. Picking tattoo scabs will affect the way the tattoo heals.