Things You'll Need:

• plain, unscented soap
• plain, unscented lotion OR Hustle Butter
• Vaseline/Auqaphor (if you opted for plain lotion)

General Aftercare Without or After Saniderm

Wash your tattoo twice daily and moisturize with lotion as much as your skin tells you it needs it, but avoid over-moisturizing (wet scabs). Then lock in the moisture with a thin layer Vaseline or Auquaphor; this step can be avoided if you are using Hustle Butter instead of lotion. Do not scrub, scratch or itch your new tattoo. When you are itchy, give it some gentle slaps with clean hands.

Removing the Tattoo Aftercare Bandage

Before touching your new tattoo for any purpose, it’s important to make sure your hands are clean. Wash them thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. You’ll also want to be prepared with your soap (unscented, antibacterial) and clean towel, lotion or balm, and (if needed) new bandage nearby. 

When you artist tells you to remove your Saniderm, use lukewarm water to help remove the adhesive or do so in the shower.. Very gently, remove and discard the used bandage.

Wash your hands again, and then use a circular motion to gently wash off any remaining ink, blood, and plasma with your hand, some warm water, and a small amount of fragrance-free and/or antibacterial soap. (You want to avoid building up too much lather, which can be difficult to remove.) Avoid scrubbing the new tattoo, which could damage your skin and slow healing.

Again, gently rinse off the tattoo until the skin is clean.

Finally, allow the skin to dry for around 10 minutes (or until completely dry). Alternatively, you can gently pat dry with a papertowel.