How to properly care for your new tattoo
Die richtige Pflege für dein neues Tattoo
A fresh tattoo is like a small, open wound, and the correct care is crucially important for the healing process and the later appearance of your body art. Please follow these instructions during the first few weeks:
Trage eine sehr dünne Schicht Pflegecreme auf so, als hättest du fast nichts aufgetragen. Zu viel Creme lässt die Haut nicht richtig atmen, weicht sie auf und kann die Poren verstopfen. Das kann zu einem verzögerten Heilungsprozess oder sogar kleinen Entzündungen führen. Eine dünne Schicht hingegen versorgt dein Tattoo optimal mit Feuchtigkeit, ohne die Haut zu ersticken.
Care Interval:
Wash your tattoo at home with clear, lukewarm water, without soap or shower gel. Afterward, gently pat the skin dry with Zewa (paper towel) or a lint-free cloth. Please do not use a normal hand towel. Lint and bacteria can interfere with healing.
Do not wear foil (plastic wrap) overnight! Sweat, moisture, and bacteria accumulate under the foil and increase the risk of infection
If you have pets: Pay close attention to ensure no pet hair comes into contact with the tattoo.
If your bed is full of hair $\rightarrow$ change the sheets before you go to sleep.
During the first few days, the tattoo may weep slightly. This is normal. After a few days, the skin begins to peel slightly, similar to sunburn. Please do not scratch or pick at the flaky skin! This can pull out the color and impair the result.
After about 2-3 weeks, the top layer of skin has healed, but complete regeneration usually takes 6 to 6 weeks.
If you are unsure or something looks unusual, feel free to send me a message via email or Instagram. I will help you immediately. Aftercare is an important part of your tattoo experience.
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