2007-03-18 07:34:36 · 13 answers · asked by BioG 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
The tattoo is not new or in a hard to reach area. Its on my arm, the detail is just very fine so rubbing in tan lotion ONLY on the tattoo is a pain.
2007-03-18 09:46:43 · update #1
all i can say is that sunscreen is a good idea for ALL exposed skin not just your tat
2007-03-22 08:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by SmokienPooker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ONLY use sunscreen AFTER the tattoo has completely healed!
That being said, I use a sunscreen stick, so I can protect my tattoos without having a lot of overspray or dripping. Its nice to have bright clear tattoos and a tan :o)
Sun is a tattoos worst enemy. Keeping them both covered, with clothing and sunscreen everyday is the way to keep them protected from the UV rays that destrow them.
2007-03-18 15:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by SkinDeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just use sunscreen on the general area, it doesnt have to be perfectly just on the tattoo, it will be good for the skin around the area as well. Theres nothing else that will protect it from the sun because its not the heat or anything you are trying to protect it from, its the UV rays.
2007-03-25 14:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not healed, then just cover it up with a bandage if you must show some skin around it while in the sun....otherwise just wear clothes over it until it heals. Once healed, there is a yellow "stick" of sunscreen, I can't remember the name, you just dab it on the area you want sunscreen. It has a sponge end to it. You get more control of where you want the sunscreen than a spray on kind. I got mine at wal mart last year.
2007-03-26 13:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a sport stick sunscreen, but if the tattoo has thin lines or small detail you can use a chap stick with SPF in it, but it won't hold up if you will be sweating a lot or going swimming. Other than that, your best bet would be to stay out of the sun......
2007-03-21 16:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should really stay out of
the sun, if it is a new tattoo.
With older tattoo's you just
need to apply a moisture
cream about an hour before
using your sunscreen.
If it is in an area hard to reach,
try a spray applicator.
2007-03-18 15:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At our tanning salon we sell a chap stick that has a SPF of 30 and it says right on it great for tattoos! I never thought about it but chap sticks with SPF are great for Tattoos there little sticks you can take any where and they help your tattoos stay bright and hydrated looking! We have Appletini by figiblend for indoor tanning
2007-03-22 17:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by dancingqueen_grace 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
H2Ocean works good. Also, you can apply sunscreen all over if you wish, not just to the tat itself. But I would just stick with buying the H2Ocean.
2007-03-26 00:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by The only good blu is a dead blu! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way you could protect tattoos from the sun burn, just ignore putting lotion on it and cover it with something!
2007-03-22 17:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by GOOGOOGAAGAA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know what you mean having new tats you want to take care of them. I used Aloe Vera 100%gel my tats have looked new since i got them and I have seven It has been 12 years now and they are tribal. They still look new.
2007-03-18 14:46:12 · answer #10 · answered by want_to_marry_overseas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋