TATTOO AFTERCARE: IMPORTANT TATTOO MAINTENANCE TIPS
Posted by Manny Y on 8th Apr 2015
So you’ve finally got yourself a new tattoo and it’s looking beautiful and vibrant. All your research, searching for the perfect design, looking for the best tattoo artist you can afford, and all the hassle and bustle oftattoo aftercare have finally paid off. Your new tattoo has finally healed is ready to be showcased to your friends and family.
But does tattoo aftercare end after you tattoo has completely healed?
Technically, yes you can leave your tattoo as is, it’s permanent after all. But if you leave it alone, it will quickly fade into a dull art of nothingness.
Of course, there are things that you can do to keep your tattoo looking sharp and vibrant. We all have our daily self care routine, right? And if you have a tattoo, you should add a tattoo aftercare routine into to your regime. It is your responsibility to keep your tattoo beautiful and it’s not that difficult to do. Below are two important tips on keeping your tattoo looking like it just come off of a tattoo parlor.
Keep It Away From the Sun
The suns UV rays fades out any colour it touches, this include the pigments of your tattoo. As much as possible, don’t expose your precious body art to the sun. Use sun block when going outdoors and buy the highest SPF you can afford. Also there are special fabrics that block out the suns UV rays, just cover up your tat and you’re good to go.
Keep The Lotion
Continue using your tattoo aftercare lotion. If you use nappy cream to get your tattoo healed up, discontinue use and buy a premium tattoo aftercare lotion instead. Tattoo Aftercare lotions that are specifically made for tattoo care contains natural skin moisturizers like grape seed oil. Keeping your skin soft and moisturize conditions the skin, showing more of the colour or pigments underneath.