Tattoo Aftercare

1. During the complete healing process, you must avoid water and sun on your tattoo as much as possible. No baths or swimming during the complete healing process (2-4 weeks).
2. No sports or any activities that might make you sweat, (e.g., being outside in summer or long walks). 
3. Leave the tattoo film on for 2 days. You can shower with this film on, just be careful not to touch it. 
   • You might see some liquid with ink build up under the film, DON’T WORRY, this is completely normal.
   • If the film comes off a few hours after you leave the studio, DON’T WORRY, just follow the instructions from step 5.
4. When you take the tattoo film off, it’s easier to do it in the shower with lukewarm water (not too hot, not cold).
5. After you take the cling film off, wash the tattoo:
   • Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo.
   • Use lukewarm water and antibacterial soap (or neutral soap) to wash your tattoo. 
   • When you wash your tattoo, use only your hand and be extremely gentle. 
6. After you wash your tattoo, carefully pat it dry with a paper towel, don’t use towels, and don’t use toilet paper. 
   • For blackwork: If you see some blood or transparent plasma forming on your tattoo, please immediately wash this specific area again carefully. Never let the plasma dry up completely on your tattoo, otherwise, it might fall off some days later with part of the ink. 
7. Apply a thin layer of a tattoo aftercare moisturizer (I recommend: Pegasus Tattoo Cream or Hustle Butter). 
8. Cream your tattoo with a thin layer 5 times per day during the first 2 weeks, and 3 times per day during the next 2 weeks.
9. For fineline tattoos: I recommend my clients wash the tattoo only 1 time after taking the tattoo film off, after this it’s better not to rewash it every day. I also recommend applying a layer of Petroleum Jelly or Pegasus Tattoo Cream on the tattoo before showering, this will help protect the fresh tattoo from water.
10. You will see something like a second skin forming on top of the tattoo and it might start itching, please never pick or scratch your tattoo during the complete healing process, doing this could scar or damage the quality of your tattoo. 

How to care for your tattoo over the years

Of course, staying hydrated and your skin moisturized will make your tattoo look better, but it’s protection from the sun what will really make your tattoo stand the test of time. Try not to expose your tattoo to the sun, and if you do, ALWAYS protect it with 50+ sunscreen.