Tattoo Aftercare

Guide & Healing Tips

Everything you need to know about healing your tattoo properly, from traditional aftercare to second-skin healing methods like Saniderm or Dermshield.

Once you leave the studio, the healing process is in your hands. Proper aftercare plays a huge role in how your tattoo settles, heals, and ages over time.

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Healing Essentials

  • UNSCENTED, pH-neutral, antibacterial soap. Other soaps may be too harsh and can irritate or dry out your skin.

  • Clean, single-use paper towels that won’t leave fibers behind.

  • Choose a balm, cream, or coconut oil - free from scents or dyes. Avoid petroleum jelly.

Things to Avoid While Healing

The following should be avoided while your tattoo is healing. These are temporary rules to help proper healing and will not apply once it’s fully healed.

  • Petroleum-based products, makeup or unsafe lotions

  • Over-cleaning or excessive use of aftercare products

  • Picking or scratching the tattoo

  • Dirt or touching your fresh tattoo

  • Tight clothing or bandages

  • Soaking the tattoo (e.g., in pools or baths)

  • Sun exposure

Touch-Ups

Touch-ups are usually free of charge and can be done within 6 months of your appointment.

Please note:

  • Free touch-ups do not apply if aftercare instructions were not followed properly

  • After 6 months, the tattoo will already have settled significantly, and fresh ink may heal differently, making touch-ups more noticeable compared to the original tattoo

Every tattoo and every skin heals differently, so minor touch-ups can occasionally be necessary and completely normal.