My tattoo artist told me to apply the A&D Ointment 4 times a day for four days, and there after i should apply a moisturizer that is non-scented and does not contain any alcohol. I have Aloe Vera Gel, that is non-scented, contains no alcohol or dyes, is it ok to use?
2007-03-14 21:31:02 · 11 answers · asked by ndfwhfi 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
i wouldn't....get some lubraderm lotion. i've got 5 tattoos and lubraderm is the only thing any of the artist have agreed upon as aftercare! and here's a tip...hemp lotion makes the colors in your tattoo brilliant so that is a good lotion to use after your tat is totally healed (about 2 weeks)
2007-03-14 22:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bactericin is also a good ointment. It helps your tattoo heal the way it's supposed when an antibiotic ointment like neosporin will turn out a faded tattoo. As for lotion anything with vitamin E will do good in keeping your skin moisturized and your tattoo looking great.
2007-03-15 04:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by nativeninjachick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe may dry it out, try plain lotion like lubriderm or keri. wash gently with dial antibacterial liquid hand soap. i prefer to use bacitracin instead of a&d for the first 2 days, and then switch to this stuff called tattoo goo for 3 to 4 days. its in a round little metal tin, you can get it at any tattoo shop. after that i switch to lubriderm till its healed. never, ever use neosporin! but i wouldnt recommend aloe.
2007-03-15 04:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by jillybean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used Vick's vapor rub on my tats and they all healed up really quick. They didn't get infected or mess up the art work or anything like that. I don't know about the gel though.
2007-03-19 00:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by marie3681 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i dont get why all yall get like a and d ointment and think taking care of a tattoo is some big deal, when i got all of mine that night, i wased it with antibactirial soap and from then on when i got up and before i go to bed i put curel *find it at wal mart big bottle is $7) lotion on it, nothing has ever messed up on me.....my point is dont make taking care of a tattoo a big deal.
2007-03-15 08:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by ♪♪Holly♪♪ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to go get some original lubriderm i dont know if i would use the aloe
2007-03-15 09:09:47 · answer #6 · answered by Morganna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should also wash it 3 times a day with antibacterial soap
2007-03-15 04:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Waylon V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bacitracin is highly recommended. Use a very thin amount at a time.
2007-03-15 04:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by Stupidog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloevera is not a lotion. it really needs to be a lotion. i use cetaphyl but there is also a lubriderm and a vaseline intensive care that are fragrance free.
2007-03-15 07:56:03 · answer #9 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure is. but if any thing goes wrong it might be because its to heavy and thick and wont let it breath. if u get problems use something else.
2007-03-16 16:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by Kane69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋