Absorbent bandage:

  • Please keep your bandage on for 12-24 hours, unless otherwise specified.

Second skin:

  • Please leave your bandage on for 2-3 days unless otherwise specified.

  • Remove bandage in the shower. With water running over the bandage, peel a corner up and pull the bandage away from the tattoo and against the skin, until it releases (Remove it like you would a command strip from the wall). Do not remove it like you would a bandaid!

  • If you notice any redness or irritation around the edges of the bandage, or feel any pain, remove the bandage right away and follow the instructions bellow.

  • You can shower with the bandage on but do not soak in it. If you notice water getting under your bandage, please remove it.

  • You will want to avoid sweating in your bandage, this can irritate your skin and tattoo. If you do sweat underneath the tattoo, remove it and follow instructions bellow.

After removing your bandage

  • With clean hands, wash the tattoo thoroughly with unscented liquid soap or a fresh bar of unscented soap and warm water. Be sure to wash off all blood, ink, or plasma that has surfaced.

  • Blot your tattoo dry with a paper towel. Do not use your bath towel.

  • Continue washing daily! Showers are ok, but do not soak your tattoo or take a bath.

  • Once your tattoo starts feeling dry and itchy (approximately 2-3 days following the bandage coming off, you can start moisturizing with a water based, unscented moisturizer such as Aveeno or raw natural shea butter. Avoid oil or petroleum based products as it won’t let your tattoo breathe properly. You just want to apply a thin layer once or twice a day, working it in as you would a hand cream.

  • If scabs form, resist the urge to pick them. It’s normal to see some flaking or scabbing during the healing process.

  • Avoid excessive sunlight. Apply SPF when tattoo is healed (2-4 weeks).

  • Avoid taking a bath and swimming until tattoo is healed (2-4 weeks).

  • The initial healing process can last anywhere between 2-4 weeks, This can depend on your skin, the tattoo and the placement.

  • If you are having a serious or adverse reaction, please contact a healthcare professional.