I always say to follow the tattoo artists advice...that being said, depending on where this is, it could be excessive.
If it is on the wrist, for instance, and you can easily get it dirty with your type of job, more frequent washing is in order so even 5 times might be needed.
Overall, two to three times a day is what I recommend, again depending on the area tattooed.
If you wash too much with an antibacterial soap, you can actually eliminate the natural bacteria on the skin which is not a good thing to do. Everything in moderation is the best bet.
2007-02-11 15:16:24
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answered by tatt_bratt 7
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When I got mine, I washed it once in the morning and then again at night, and sometimes a light cleaning or two during the day if a hair or something might have fallen on it.
2007-02-12 04:46:48
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answered by Peace Maker 1
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wow - 5-6 times a day? I was told only 2...I would think that you would overdry the skin...yes, that's what is going to happen anyways but I would think that would contribute to more itchiness just because you're drying out the skin even more by washing it so often.
2007-02-11 15:26:24
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answered by kristina807 5
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If it's super fresh I'd say wait til the next morning at least. You don't want to agitate it. After that once or twice a day. Don't go swimming though. The chlorine affects the coloring.
2007-02-12 09:43:19
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answered by Ashley A 1
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I got a few tatts, and u dont have to wash it that much.. 2 times is enough.
2007-02-11 15:18:23
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answered by Anonymous
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When I got all of mine, I was told to wash it up to twice a day, but to make sure I kept applying Neosporin on it, not to let it get dried out and scapb over. Up to 5-6 times a day does sound like a bit much.
2007-02-11 14:24:41
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answered by Anonymous
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it's not too much. i washed the tattoos on my feet about that much because they were exposed and tended to get fuzz and stuff stuck to them. i don't wash my back that often because it's hard to get to without getting completely in the shower.
2007-02-12 11:43:06
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answered by somebody's a mom!! 7
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yeah i say twice a day...3 tops....you dont want to irritate it. especially if its a smaller tattoo..
Just make sure your using a mild anti bacterial soap, and aquaphor or a non scented non alcohol lotion liek Cruel or Lubriderm
p.s. Please dont use Neosporin or A & D
2007-02-11 14:28:12
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answered by ♥Tattooed Mistress♥ 3
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id say 2-4 times....also, use A&D ointment to keep it moist (which im sure u knew..but for others reading this!)
2007-02-12 04:58:04
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answered by annie 6
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you should wash it every time you go to the bathroom just so it is convinient. you have to keep it clean so it doesnt get infected.
2007-02-11 14:38:50
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answered by dancing dani<3 3
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