Healing your tattoo

Healing a new tattoo doesn't have to be difficult. There is a handfull of things you need to remember after you've left your appointment.

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Healing process

First 1-4 days

After the tattoo you will typically get a 'second skin' protective film put on it. That can be left on up to 6 days, although if irritation occurs it's fine to take off the day after.

The skin is still sore and more sensitive during the first days. If you do take the second skin off,' you need to be extra careful and keep the tattoo as clean as possible without bothering it too much.

washing it once a day with unscented soap, and using paper towels to dry is usually enough to keep it clean.

Also a thin layer of Spenol (in Norway) is to be applied on the tattoo twice/thrice a day until the tattoo is completely healed.

Days 4-10

After day 4 the skin will have started to close and heal. This is when the flaking and itching starts. Do not pick at it! If it's very itchy, you can lightly tap your tattoo. Just use the lotion regularly and leave it alone.

Days 10-16

By the end of day 16 all the flaking should be over and the skin should be smooth to the touch. I still advise to keep putting on lotion even if the tattoo looks 'healed' as it's not really ready yet.

1-3 months

Human skin takes around 3 months to fully regenerate. Staying out of the sun, using SPF and hydrating lotion regularly will really help give your tattoo a great start.

Long Term Tattoo Care

Even if tattoos are permanent, they way they look throughout the years is not.

Sun exposure, diet, hydration and how you take care of your skin will affect how it ends up looking over the years.

Staying hydrated and keeping a healthy diet during your whole life, is good for your skin and body, making you (and your tattoos) look good at old age.

Using a SPF 30+ at all times outside, protects you from damaging UV rays, keeping your skin healthy and smooth for so long.

Using a hydrating lotion regularly helps prevent wrinkles and aging.

See an example of using SPF vs Not using SPF on face/neck. Freaky

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