I just got my tattoo yesterday , I know the basics of taking care of my tattoo , doing heavy research months before my appointment. As I was cruising the web and i typed in tattoo care , i saw the you can over moisturize a tattoo ??? How does this happen and Whats happens ?
I want to make sure im putting the right amount of lotion on my skin .
And also WHO RECOMMENDS NEOSPORIN ???
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Neosporin and other antibiotic ointments cause the skin to reject foreign material (ink in your case), don't use it. Yes, you can put too much product on your tattoo. Too much will cause you to break out, and possibly have an allergic reaction (usually to lanolin). If there is any scabbing (shouldn't be) too much product will cause the scabs to get soggy and they'll leech pigment from your tattoo.
1. Gently remove the bandage or plastic wrap after 2 hours. If the bandage is sticking, use water to moisten it. Wash with warm water and a mild antibacterial soap. Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel. Allow your tattoo to air dry for 10-15 minutes. Apply a super thin layer of ointment. Your tattoo needs to breathe in order for it to heal, don’t suffocate it. Keep in mind that your tattoo will “weep” for the first few days, this is normal. Don’t be alarmed if there is ink in the weeping, this too is normal. Do NOT re-bandage your tattoo.
2. Wash and apply ointment to your tattoo 3-4 times per day, for the first 3-5 days, or until the weeping stops. If it feels like you have a scab forming, that’s a good sign to wash it. Wash it very gently, using only the pads of your finger tips, NOT a washcloth. Be sure to keep it as clean as possible. Always wash your hands before applying ointment or touching your tattoo. It is an open wound, so to speak, and can get infected without proper hygiene.
3. Your tattoo will start peeling, usually after 5-7 days, this is normal. Once it starts peeling, start using an unscented lotion instead of ointment. Do NOT pick at or scratch your tattoo. You will cause damage that will result in loss of ink.
4. Absolutely NO sun for at least 3 weeks. Over the years, sun will fade and age your tattoo. You can prevent this by using a high SPF rated sunscreen.
5. No swimming or soaking in water, including baths, for at least 2 weeks. Soaking water harbors bacteria as well as causing premature lifting of scab tissue, if any. This will result in color loss.
6. Do NOT pick or scratch your tattoo!
7. Do NOT let your friends touch your tattoo. Hands carry germs which could cause an infection.
8. If you have any questions or problems, call the studio.
* Lanolin has been known to cause a mild allergic reaction in greater than 50% of case studies. If you notice an itchy bumpy redness around your tattoo, that flares up after applying ointment, try using a product containing little or no lanolin.
* Unscented does not necessarily mean fragrance free
James
Ok.. first off let me say that neosporin is BAD NEWS for your tattoo.. It will pull out color and cause you to scab up.
Second.. You can't over-moisturize with A&D or Tattoo Goo. The reason you aren't supposed to put a lot on is because it will hold bacteria in it if it's just all globby and messy.
Third.. you CAN over-moisturize with lotion causing premature peeling and making your skin so soft that the ink gets pulled out easier. So only put lotion on it 2-3 times a day.. but that's after using A&D or Tattoo Goo for 3-5 days. A good rule to stop using the ointment and switch to lotion is when your tattoo starts feeling really dry.
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I don't recommend neosporin because you don't need it for anything. Just add lotion 2-3 times a day. Just a normal amount you would put on you without the tattoo.
Think of a new tattoo as a bit of an open wound. If you burned or cut your finger really bad, and had it cleaned by a pro, you wouldn't put lotion all over it because it needs oxygen to heal. It's the same with tattoos. It needs to scab up and itch and look a little weird for a few days so that way it heals properly. Just keep enough lotion on it to not let it drive you up the wall itching! No more than 2-3 times a day!
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what happens if you over moisturize your tattoo? or can you ever over moisturize your tattoo ? ?
I just got my tattoo yesterday , I know the basics of taking care of my tattoo , doing heavy research months before my appointment. As I was cruising the web and i typed in tattoo care , i saw the you can over moisturize a tattoo ??? How does this happen and Whats happens ?
I want to make sure im...
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No neosporin, it can pull the color out. Yes you can over moisturize, which basically consists of gobbing too much A & D or any other petroleum based product. It will basically delay the healing process because if it can't dry out enough to scab it won't heal properly. If you use too much it is possible to irritate the skin and create a rash (I learned that the hard way). Typically for the first couple of days (anywhere from 3-5) it is recommended to use a light coating of A & D ointment. After that switch to a fragrance and aloe free lotion and apply liberally whenever you feel like it too dry for the next couple of weeks. Good luck!