Is it OK to but antibacterials like neosporin and bactine in a new tatoo?

Question

yesterday i got a new tatoo, anyways ive had several ppl tell me its good to put neosporin on it, and several others say the exact opposite. Is it ok to put on the tatoo???? Please say why

Answer 1

Neosporin and like products can dull the coloring, so it's recommended that you don't use it. I don't know about Bactine, but I have 5 tattoos, and for all of them I just let them heal naturally. Keep it out of water, and don't leave it covered for longer than 4 hours, b/c it will delay the healing process. And whatever you do, don't pick the scab!! It will leave marks and look nasty!

Answer 2

good tattoo parlors give you instructions on how to care for your new tattoo. for me, they recommended un-scented lubriderm only, twice a day, or everytime it itches. keep it covered from sunlight for about two weeks. after a few days, the skin will peel off leaving the final tattoo 'look' which is a little faded compared to the way it looks when it's first done. avoid trying to peel it by force; let it peel by itself. it will get itchy and you'll be tempted to but anti-itch creams, but stay with the lotion... i didn't use neosporin because it was not recommended by my tattoo person. the rule of thumb is to not put anything on it that blocks your pores.

Answer 3

here's a way to heal tattoos. no neosporin.

How To SERIOUSLY Heal Tattoos

1. After getting Tattooed leave the saran wrap on for a few hours before removing...this allows the tattoo the bleed out without your lymph drying and scabbing.
2. After leaving the Tattoo shop go buy Aquaphor, anit-bacterial liquid soap, paper towels, saran wrap, scotch or medical tape, and non-scented lotion (we recommend Aveeno, Lubriderm, or Eucerin... we advise only high grade and non-scented lotions for the after Aquaphor portion of healing...Different lotions work differently on different people)...you need all these products before removing the saran wrap the first time...Aquaphor can be found in the lotion section of most drug stores...its made by Eucerin...This is the only healing ointment that we recommend...let it be known we do NOT advise or approve the use of any A & D, vaseline, tattoo goo, tat wax, H2 ocean, flim flam, snake oil, etc...
(although A & D is used during the actual tattooing process, it is Not good for healing Tattoos)
3. When removing the saran wrap for the first time there will be blood, ink, and lymph (clear gelital excreetion on your skin)...wash the tattooed area with HOT water (as HOT as You can stand...this will cause discomfort but will not damage the tattoo), using a damp and fresh paper towel to help pull off all the lymph, excess ink, and blood...rinse this area for a few minutes with hand and bacterial soap...This process pulls out all the elements that create thick scabs and will further the proper healing of your new tattoo
4. Let the tattooed area air dry wiping only the wet areas around the tattoo
5. Now apply a small dab of Aquaphor enough to cover the tattoo..rub this dab in with your fingure tips...it is key to only apply a thin layer of Aquaphor...although it is an oinment, use it as if a lotion...for example, thick gooy films are not good
6. Now wrap the tattoo with new saran wrap and tape just like it looked when you left the tattoo shop
7.You are going to sleep with the wrap on...this allows for your tattoo to fully bleed out and the lymph to stay moist and not bleed into your sheets...if you sleep without the wrap any hair, loose particles, sheet lent, etc. will become a part of the scab...wrapping prevents the sheets and clothing from sticking to your new tattoo and potentially ruining part of your new Tattoo...this process may make your sleep a little more uncomfortable than usual, but is a SUPER IMPORTANT KEY to SWEET healing
8. When you wake up remove the wrap...again you will have a gooey gelatiness layer of blood, ink and lymph...use HOT water and a dampen paper towel to remove this layer of goo(do not be afraid to pull the paper towel over the tattoo...after the gooey layer is removed wash with hot water and anti-bacterial soap with your fingure tips...again let the Tattoo air dry
9. Now it is time to apply another dab of Aquaphor to the tattoo...Again do not leave a thick film of goo...you just need enough for a thin layer to be massaged into the tattoo...if you leave a thick layer you will potentially create a trap and nest for particles to get stuck to your Tattoo
10. Each time you wash your Tattoo for the next 48 hours reapply this small dab of Aquaphor
11. Keep Tattoo Out of Sunlight...DO NOT touch the tattoo, and try and keep as little clothing friction such as a sock, bra straps, belts, etc away from the tattoo...DO NOT let Drunk Girls or Guys lick your Tattoo
12. After the first 48 hours you should switch from the Aquaphor to the recommended non-scented lotion...Always wash the tattoo before applying any lotion or Aquaphor
13. If you follow these steps you are now privy to the ULTIMATE SWEET SWEETNESS in healing your Tattoo

Answer 4

they use to have people put neosporion on them but now they say it brings out the color of it i have 9 tats just got another one a few months ago so this time i wash it really well with dail soap . dried it and just use vaseline advanced healing on it 2times a day dont get it wet after u wash it for at ;least 14 days use just a little on the lotion on it ..

Answer 5

my hubby used it each time and he has 6... tatoo artist will usually tell you to keep vasiline on it... to keep it moist but all neosporin is is vasiline in a tube with anti bacteria agents in it... no it cant hurt the tats or you.... better than vasiline actually.

Answer 6

Use A&D ointment. That is the best thing for tatoos

Good Luck

Answer 7

tattoo artist should have given you a cream to put on your new tat but if they didn't you can use neosporin i did and it didn't affect my tat

Answer 8

keep it clean with soap and water.