HEALING & AFTERCARE

 The aftercare of your tattoo will greatly determine the way your tattoo will look once it has fully healed  

DAY 1: Wear your cling wrap cover for around 1 hour then remove it and wash the tattoo gently with antibacterial, fragrance-free soap. [we recommend the AFTERCARE COLLECTIVE Comfort Enhancing Artist Series Foam Cleanser] Gently pat dry with a paper towel, do not rub back and forth. It is recommended that the tattoo be left uncovered for it to get air and start the body’s natural healing process. While sleeping with your healing tattoo please make sure you have fresh, clean bedding that is fur free.  Pets should be kept at a distance from your tattoo during the healing process to avoid possible infection.  

DAY 3: After 2 days of healing, your tattoo is ready for a light balm application. Apply aftercare balm 1-2 times a day, wash your hands prior to application. Do not flood your tattoo, a small amount of balm is enough, too much balm can suffocate the tattoo and disturb the healing process. [we recommend the AFTERCARE COLLECTIVE vegan tattoo balm]

DO NOT submerge your new tattoo in water for 2 weeks, this includes baths, pools, spas, ocean etc. (showers are fine) 

DO NOT directly expose your new tattoo to the sun for 2 weeks, this can severely damage your tattoo. 

DO NOT use fragranced products directly on your new tattoo for 2 weeks, this includes body wash, perfume etc. 

DO NOT pick or scratch your healing tattoo. It is normal for it to become flaky and itchy during the healing process, it is important not to disrupt this process as it can cause damage to your tattoo.

 DO NOT wear tight clothing over your healing tattoo.