When you apply the ointment, use just a little bit. Your tattoo does need some oxygen to heal, and putting on too much Aquaphor can suffocate the skin and clog pores.
In this manner, what is the best thing to put on a new tattoo?
Be sure your artist covers your new tattoo in a thin layer of petroleum jelly and a bandage. Remove the bandage after 24 hours. Gently wash the tattoo with antimicrobial soap and water and be sure to pat dry. Apply a layer of antibacterial/Vaseline ointment twice a day, but don’t put on another bandage.
Similarly one may ask, is Aquaphor or A&D better for tattoos?
There’s plenty of debate about whether Aquaphor or A&D Ointment are better for the first few days. Honestly, it doesn’t matter, because they both work perfectly fine. I have used both, but Aquaphor is definitely my first choice. It spreads on easier and it doesn’t clog the pores as much.
When should I switch from aquaphor to lotion?
Anywhere from 2-4 days your tattoo will start to react similar to a sunburn, which is when you’ll want to switch from using the Aquaphor ointment to using lotion.
Does aquaphor soak into skin?
Aquaphor is not technically a moisturizer. It will only trap the water already on the surface of your skin. You may need to wash or dampen your skin before using it.
Do tattoos flake off when healing?
Most tattoos usually start peeling by the end of the first week. This part comes after the initial bandaging required after you first get your tattoo done. You might also have scabs that peel off on their own into the second week of the healing process.
Can I sleep on a fresh tattoo?
Avoid sleeping directly on your new tattoo, at least the first 4 days. The goal is to try your best not to put any pressure on your tattoo and to keep it from touching anything, at least as much as possible. A healing tattoo needs lots of fresh air and oxygen, so try not to smother it while sleeping.
What happens if you don’t moisturize your tattoo?
Your skin may itch or burn because of a lack of moisture in the area, so it may feel impossible to ignore the urge to scratch. Larger areas of your skin may get extremely dry, scabbing more deeply and cracking open over large swathes that can affect how your tattoo looks when the healing process is done.
What should you not put on a new tattoo?
Never use the petroleum based products A+D Ointment, Bepanthen, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Bacitracin, and Neosporin on your tattoos. These products all have a purpose, and it’s not tattoo healing.
Can you put coconut oil on a new tattoo?
Coconut oil is gentle enough to use during any stage of the tattoo process. You can apply it to new tattoos, old ones, or even those that are undergoing removal or retouching. This can prove beneficial if you have more than one tattoo, or if you‘re thinking about getting additional ink in the near future.
