When you get home, remove the cling wrap and wash the tattoo with un fragranced antibacterial soap and warm water. If you don’t have soap like this, avoid soap. Pat your tattoo dry with a clean towel and leave it to dry.

 

Leave the tattoo to dry heal without ointments, moisturisers or creams for two days. After the tattoo has dried apply a small amount (pea-sized) of aftercare cream to the tattoo. Make sure that your hands are always clean when doing this.

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For aftercare creams we recommend Palmers cocoa butter, Bepanthen or specialty tattoo healing creams.

 

Keep your tattoo away from pets to avoid exposure to bacteria. If your tattoo does come into contact with your pet, be sure to wash the tattoo.

 

After getting a tattoo, it’s important to be cautious with exercise. If exercising, listen to your body and don’t push yourself if feeling weak. I recommend taking it easy the first few days back and avoiding exercises in the area of the tattoo. Make sure to always wash thoroughly after exercising.

 

Avoid all swimming, saunas, pools, oceans and creeks for 2 weeks following the tattoo.