plastic wrap

• Remove plastic wrap after 2ish hours

• Wash gently with fragrance-free soap and apply a light moisturizer according to the instructions below

• Do not re-wrap after initial plastic is removed

Derm Shield bandage

• Leave bandage on for up to 4 days (1-3 is optimal)

• Your tattoo will excrete plasma as it begins the healing process. This is totally normal and beneficial for the tattoo

• Avoid working out, sweating, and direct sunlight while the bandage is on

• The bandage is water resistant, but shorter showers are recommended while the bandage is on

• Remove if punctured or leaking and immediately begin washing routine below

• To remove, peel off in the direction of hair growth under running water or in the shower

washing & moisturizing

• Once bandage is removed, wash gently with fragrance-free soap (unscented Dial, Dr. Bronner's, Cera Ve, etc)

• Pat dry with a clean paper towel or let air dry

• Rub on a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion or ointment (Lubriderm, Cera Ve, Hustle Butter, etc). Other tattoo salves, coconut oil, jojoba oil, or cocoa butter may be used to moisturize in the long term

• Aquaphor or other petroleum-based ointments are fine to use as long as you only apply a very thin layer

• Wash and moisturize the tattoo morning and evening, following the above routine, until the tattoo is healed (about 3 weeks)

• Continue to moisturize for 6 months-1 year for optimum healing

do’s and don’ts

• Don't soak or submerge your tattoo for 3 weeks minimum (swimming, hot tubs, baths, saunas)

• Don't pick at scabs as they start to fall off

• Don't expose tattoo to prolonged direct sunlight for at least 3 weeks and always apply sunscreen to the tattoo once healed

• Don't used scented lotions or perfumes on your tattoo until fully healed

• Do continue to moisturize your tattoo after fully healed to keep it looking nice and fresh

• Do listen to your body and what it needs during the healing process