how to care for a tattoo

To take care of your tattoo

Hygiene and safety

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Finalmente ti sei tatuato e non vedi l'ora di vedere il tattoo guarito.

Questa guida ti mostrerà come curare un tatuaggio appena fatto,

quale crema idratante usare e quanto tempo serve per curare il tuo tatuaggio.

Una volta usciti dallo studio di tatuaggi, è consigliabile seguire queste indicazioni per prendersi cura del tattoo:

1. Lavare il tattoo entro le prime due ore consecutive utilizzando un sapone neutro con un pH di 5.5. Evitare detergenti troppo aggressivi che contengono alcol o profumi che potrebbero irritare la zona del tatuaggio.

2. Asciugare delicatamente tamponando con una salvietta intima o con un tovagliolo di carta, evitando di utilizzare garze o materiali simili.

3. Proteggere il tatuaggio con della pellicola trasparente. Puoi utilizzare del cellophane da cucina, cambiandolo più volte durante il giorno. È importante lasciare il tatuaggio scoperto il più possibile per permettergli di respirare.

4. La pellicola serve a evitare il contatto con polvere, animali, oggetti e persone. Se ti trovi in un ambiente sicuro, puoi lasciare il tatuaggio scoperto e lavarlo spesso.

Do you need to go out or work in potentially infected environments? Cover it with plastic wrap.

After the first three days of healing, it's important to stop applying the film and start using a specific cream. It's crucial to avoid applying both film and cream at the same time. Each time you apply the cream, remember to apply a small amount and repeat the application several times a day. Always wash the tattoo before each application.

It is advisable to avoid picking at any scabs or cuticles that form naturally during healing, so as to avoid damaging the tattoo.

To keep your tattoo beautiful, bright and healthy, it is important to constantly moisturize it.

We recommend applying moisturizer to your tattoo after showering, or at least a couple of times a week, for good! This way, your tattoo will stay beautiful for a long time.

The sun is your tattoo's number one enemy.

Its UV rays can fade the vibrant, detailed colors of your tattoo faster than you think. The solution? Simple: always use a high-factor sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on the tattooed area when exposed to the sun. This will not only keep the colors vibrant, but also protect your skin. Hydrated skin is the key to a tattoo that stays sharp and defined over time.

Regularly use a moisturizing lotion or cream, preferably alcohol- and fragrance-free, to keep your skin soft and supple. Hydration helps prevent flaking, which can lead to pigment loss.

How to care for your tattoo? Hygiene and common sense are the keys to ensuring safe healing, before, during, and even after your tattoo heals.

A tattoo's healing process typically lasts two to three weeks, depending on its size, location, and the technique used. Remember that a tattoo is like a wound, and special care must be taken during the first few days after getting it, avoiding direct contact with animals, dust, and potentially contaminated environments. Avoid soaking in any water, such as swimming pools, seawater, saunas, etc., for a couple of weeks .

Hygiene

Wash under warm running water using, as a cleanser, a neutral soap with a pH of 5.5 or an intimate soap with the same pH as your skin.

Avoid irritation and redness by using soaps containing perfumes in their composition.

Rinse well and make sure all soap is removed from the tattoo. Pat dry using a sponge towel or disposable paper towel. Don't rub too hard, but make sure to remove any remaining blood and serum.

Let the tattoo breathe and try to wash it often if you can leave it without film.