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After Your Tattoo!

Immediate Healing (Days 1-7)
During the first few days, your tattoo is an open wound. Redness, swelling, tenderness, and oozing of plasma and ink is completely normal. Discomfort is to be expected, but will fade towards the end of the first week. 

Peeling Phase (Days 7-14)
Your tattoo will begin to peel, similar to a sunburn, and itch like crazy. This is your body's natural way of removing damaged skin and revealing the healed tattoo underneath. You should never pick or scratch at the peeling skin as this can cause scarring and color loss. 

Healing Phase (Weeks 2-4)
Even though your tattoo might feel healed at the surface, it is still healing underneath. Your tattoo may look dull or cloudy during this phase as new skin cells form and the ink settles.

Maturation Phase (Months 2-6)
Your tattoo is fully settling into the skin and reaching it's final appearance. Shading will appear smoother, Colors more vibrant, and your skin will return to it's natural texture. 

Understanding the Healing Stages

Ink Beetle should only be left on overnight, and washed off the day after your tattoo. 

You may notice your Ink Beetle layer start to peel up and flake off before it's ready to come off. This is completely normal, and nothing to worry about! When it is time to remove the glue, simply wash it off under lukewarm water, using your fingertips. Peeling it may be tempting, and really satisfying, but it is not recommended. 

After the Ink Beetle is fully dissolved, gently wash the tattoo with a mild, fragrance-free soap and rinse thoroughly. Pat the area dry with a fresh paper towel. 

Follow the Daily Care Routine for the next 2 weeks after your tattoo session. 

If you have your own Ink Beetle gel, you can continue to apply a new layer every day for the next 2-3 days before continuing the daily care routine. Link to purchase Ink Beetle Gel can be found under the Recommended Products tab.


If we used Ink Beetle

Second skin should be removed 2-3 days after your tattoo session.

It is recommended to remove second skin under lukewarm running water. Gently lift around the entire edge of the wrap, and begin pulling it away from the center of your tattoo parallel to your skin, like you would with a command strip. NEVER pull the second skin upwards, or quickly rip it off. This isn't your typical band-aid. 

After the second skin is removed, gently wash the tattoo with mild, fragrance-free soap and rinse thoroughly. Pat the area dry with a fresh paper towel and moisturize.

Follow the Daily Care Routine for the next 2 weeks after your tattoo session.

If we used Second Skin

Daily Care Routine should be followed for a minimum of the first 2 weeks of healing. 

You should clean your tattoo twice a day, after any exercise, or anytime the tattoo gets dirty. Gently wash the area with your fingertips using a mild, fragrance-free soap. Anti-bacterial soap is recommended. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean paper towel. Apply a thin layer of moisturizer afterward.

Apply moisturizer 2-3 times daily as needed, but avoid over moisturizing. A little goes a long way.

Daily Care Routine

What to Avoid during the first 2-3 weeks:
-Swimming, hot tubs, and saunas
-Direct sunlight and tanning beds
-Tight Clothing that rubs against the fresh tattoo
-Picking, scratching, or peeling the skin
-Harsh soaps, alcohol-based products, or fragranced lotions

Aftercare Tips
-Staying hydrated during the healing process is important! Remember to drink plenty of water to help your skin bounce back. 
-Continue to apply moisturizer after your tattoo is fully healed to keep it looking vibrant and fresh! 
-While not recommended during the initial healing process, sun screen is a healed tattoos best friend!
-Continuing to avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds allows your tattoo to stay vibrant for longer after it's healed!

What to Avoid & Aftercare Tips

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