I just got a tattoo (my first) earlier today. The guy told me to use Lubriderm, I purchased a tube of the just said lotion and it's burning. Is this normal?
2007-03-03 18:05:00 · 5 answers · asked by hwlatmon 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
First of all, there should NEVER be saran wrap over any tattoo. I always say people should follow their tattoo artists' directions.
That being said, I, too, have a lot of problems with lotion immediately on a fresh tattoo which is why I always give out little pillow packs of Ink Fixx ointment to be applied only with a very thin veil, it cannot accumulate on the skin. It has no petroleum products, lanolin, etc. and does not cause the stinging regular lotions do in the first couple days.
The oat extract should soothe, so it is applying lotion in general that is causing the burning. In all likelihood it won't burn the next time you use it. Wash tattoos in warm water, it does not have to be cold - it should be comfortable to you.
Edit notes: The reason for no saran wrap is not that it sucks out color, it is simply very bad practice. When the tattoo is brand new, it needs a gauze dressing to absorb the fluids so it does not scab and prevents you from cross-contaminating everything because the fluids can ooze out from the bottom of the saran wrap. Furthermore, it prevents air from getting to it which is why it is good for leftovers NOT tattoos.
Regarding A & D, it contains petrolatum and lanolin - both of these ingredients have been written about continually as being bad for tattoos.
2007-03-03 23:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No! I have three tats..the one that turned out the best I left alone after the first day...
Heres what you do: Take of the saran wrap! It will suck out the color, then the next morning wash it with dial or some antibacterial soap. let it dry out...just keep it clean! DO NOT PICK YOUR SCABS...IT WILL ITCH...JUST SLAP IT!
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2007-03-03 19:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ashes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't think anyone one this tat site knows sh** about tats. put some A&D ointment on it. you can find it in the baby section of the store. KEEP IT MOIST. wash it with anitbac soap 2 or 3 times a day and apply the a&d. saran wrap doesn't suck the color out. wrap it in that and the a&d at night before you go to bed and it won't scab up. the color will come out perfect. i have 7 tats and this is what i have done with all of them and they have come out brillant.
2007-03-04 01:23:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
A fresh tattoo requires a triple antibiotic ointment then once the scab is healed you should use a lotion lubiderm being a good one to use.
2007-03-04 00:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by jane d 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
he should have given you some ointment to put on your new tattoo
2007-03-03 18:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by l.rahn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋