ive already had my tattoo for five days....i havent put anything on it..do i add a&d or skip to the lotion?

Question

its scabbing and its falking since i already added lotion on it today

Answer 1

keep it moist first off. use dial unscented to keep it clean and moist ( it smells like your grandma, but works great) an ask your tattooist if he carries tattoo goo ( my tattooist does) if not then just use dial and unscented lotion. try not use a and d ointment , Vaseline or anything with lanolin. it tends to pull out the color. i have kept my art looking good doing that. so good luck and keep them out of the sun while healing.

Answer 2

Just put A & D on it. The lotion can be used after the scab goes away.

Answer 3

It is supposed to crack and flake. that is a scab. Under the scab is the tattoo, all you should have to do is keep it clean.
HELPFUL TIP:
If it itches slap it with an open palm, if you can't reach have some one with clean hands do it for you.

Answer 4

Put a thin layer of lotion. I use Vitamin E. My tattoo artist tell me do not use A&D. Good luck

Answer 5

I use Aveeno lotion & it works great for me. Alot of the tattoo ointments out there are too greasy to use. This stuff is gentle and absorbs very well & if you keep on top of it, your tatt will heal faster.

Answer 6

why would you not put anything on it for five days? i'm not sure how your tattoo is going to end up looking but i have a feeling it will be less than great.

Answer 7

I usually skip to the lotion but non-scented kind so it doesn't irritate.

Answer 8

When I got my last tattoo they told me to use "Curel" fragrance free only-no A&D. It worked great.

Answer 9

Put only vaseline it helps heal better.