is gensing body lotion or vaseline intensive care moistorizing skin goo for tattoos?

Question

its been 5 days since i got it, i notcie scabs, peeling and cracks is it safe to put on any of those lotions? and how careful do i apply it?

Answer 1

if your tatoo artist didn't provide you with the proper care instructions for your tatoo i would seriously think twice about returning to them for follow up work or recommending them to friends. in the future, make sure your tatoo parlor is clean and hygienic and ask for proper care instructions prior to going under the needle. - i let myself be inked by a gentleman by the name of "hubba" in seattle, custom design, no blood, scabbing, peeling, cracking or any other issue that can arise with fresh tats.

Answer 2

This may sound a lil weird but it worked for me. I have 2 tats, the first one I got in Cancun and someone told me to use Preparation H. I know it stanks but it works! It healed so fast and itched a little. If you think about and read the back a Preparation H tube it shrinks it cools the itch. My ink still looked perfect!!! Make sure you wash your hands before and after you apply. Don't use lotion at all it can mess up the color! Neosporin and A&D is just as good1

Answer 3

This may sound a lil weird but it worked for me. I have 2 tats, the first one I got in Cancun and someone told me to use Preparation H. I know it stanks but it works! It healed so fast and itched a little. If you think about and read the back a Preparation H tube it shrinks it cools the itch. My ink still looked perfect!!! Make sure you wash your hands before and after you apply. Don't use lotion at all it can mess up the color! Neosporin and A&D is just as good1

Answer 4

damn right it is ok...although I prefer cetaphil. No colors, no perfumes etc etc...must be free of all that crap!

Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion


Specifically formulated to soothe chronically dry skin.

Non-comedogenic Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is an elegant, oil-free and non-greasy formulation that is mild, non-irritating and long lasting. The cosmetically appealing formulation contains a superior system of emollients and humectants to bind moisture to the skin. The fragrance-free moisturizer contains no lanolins or parabens that could irritate sensitive skin.

Answer 5

no. the best thing to use is stuff called auqafore you can get it in the lotion section of most drug stores. it comes in a little bowl looking thing with a screw on top. peeling and cracks are normal. and just slop it on.

Answer 6

I used Curel for my tattoo and also a product called Tattoo Goo. I had a little peeling, but not much. Curel is a 24 hour moisturizer.

Answer 7

NO! be careful some petrolium products and/or lotions can pull the ink out of the tatoo's

Answer 8

scabs and pealing are normal. use A&D ointment. you can get it at any drugstore. apply liberally 2-3x a day until the scabs come off

Answer 9

Your suppose to use Neosporine on it everyday three to four times a day after you wash it with antibacterial soap...once it starts to scab you stop and then you use a dye and fragrance free lotion for two weeks after that.

Once your healed you need to loose a sunscream on it to keep it from fading when your in the sun.

Do not use vasiline

I just got mine a month ago..and just went thru this...above is according the healing instructions sheet they gave me when I got it.

and don't listen to those who tell you to keep it covered..your not..it has to hair out and heal.

Answer 10

No, do not put lotions but put Aquaphor. You can buy it at Savon.