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Tattoo Aftercare

First Week

  • Wash your hands before touching your tattoo.

  • Gently wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap.

  • Pat dry with a clean paper towel or allow it to air dry.

  • Apply a thin layer of recommended tattoo ointment (such as Aquaphor or A&D) Avoid petroleum-based products like Vaseline.

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After the first week

  • Apply a light, fragrance-free moisturizer 2-3 times daily to keep the skin hydrated.

  • Do not pick, scratch, or peel any scabs or flaking skin. Let them fall off naturally.

  • Avoid sun exposure. Keep your tattoo covered or apply a tattoo-safe sunscreen after it's fully healed.
     

Long-Term Care (After Healing)

  • Moisturize regularly to keep your tattoo looking fresh.

  • Use sunscreen (SPF 30+ to prevent fading and sun damage.

Piercing Aftercare

General Piercing Care

  • Wash Your Hands - Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching your piercing.

  • Clean Twice Daily - Use a mild sea salt solution. Soak a clean paper towel or non-woven gauze in the solution and gently clean around the piercing.

  • Avoid Over-Cleaning - Cleaning more than twice daily can cause irritation and delay healing

  • Do Not Twist or Rotate - Moving the jewelry can introduce bacteria and damage healing tissue.

  • Avoid Harsh Products - No alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Bactine, or ointments, as they can slow healing and irritate the piercing.

  • Shower Instead of baths - Bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you must take a bath, keep your piercing out of the water.

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Healing Times (Approximate & Varies by Person)

  • Earlobe - 6 to 8 weeks

  • Cartilage (Helix, Conch, Tragus, etc.) - 6 to 12 months

  • Nostril - 4 to 6 months

  • Lip - 4 to 8 weeks

  • Nipple - 6 to 12 months

  • Navel - 6 months to a year

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