During the healing stage

• Keep new tattoos clean with antibacterial soap. After each wash, pat the tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

• After each wash, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly.

• Each time the petroleum jelly dries, re-wash and apply a new layer of petroleum jelly.

  (Do not let a new tattoo dry up. It can cause irritation and increase the risk of infection. Do not apply new petroleum jelly on top of old petroleum jelly.)

• After a few days a new tattoo will start to develop scabs. (This is normal)

• After your scabs have all fallen off naturally, you can switch to using an unscented

  lotion. (Do not forcefully remove scabs. Scented lotion can cause irritation and a

  burning sensation.)

• Keep all tattoos out of direct sunlight. (Direct sunlight can burn the skin, cause

  irritation and rapidly dry out the skin.)

• Do not swim with a new tattoo. (During the healing process your tattoo will be more

  susceptible to infections. Keeping the tattoo out of dirty water for 3 weeks is recommended.)

  After the healing process

• Tattoos typically heal enough to resist infections within 2-3 weeks.

• Tattoos are typically completely healed after 2-3 months. (Meaning it is no longer

  sensitive and can be touched up without risk of scarring.)

• Keep all tattoos moisturized as much as possible. (Our skin is constantly shedding,

  when we keep our skin moisturized it will help prevent tattoos from fading obsessive-

  ly over time.)

• Always use sunblock. (Sun can damage our skin and cause tattoos to fade rapidly.)

  If you feel your tattoo is healing abnormally please reach out to me for advice.