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Question

I just got a tattoo on my foot on St. Patty's day. I was wondering if it is ok to use sunscreen on it during the healing process? If so, what is the right SPF? 15..30..or higher?? Please help..First tat..wanna keep it beautiful!

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Answer 1

Don't use sunscreen on a new tattoo! Some of those chemicals will pull the color right out of the skin. If you have to worry about sun exposure then cover it with a bandage. And make sure to keep it moist until it is completely healed so it doesn't scab over. Use neosporin or bacitracin, very light coating three times a day, more if it gets dry. Once it's healed completely then you can use the sunscreen of your choice- at least 15 spf- every day. Good luck!

Answer 2

there are certain sunscreens that work better than others. Look for sunscreen that has vitamin A or D in it (both if possible). These are the 2 most essential nutrients that help in the tattoo healing process. SPF really doesn't matter. The sun will cause some weird affects if you get burned pretty bad. I got a very bad sunburn a few days after getting my first on done and it caused it to fade. On my fourth one, I used sunscreen with vitamins A and D in it, and the tattoo turned out perfect.

Answer 3

I wouldn't put sunscreen on it, simply because it's not lotion meant to moisturize and has more chemicals in it, especially if you are expecting to be in the sun most of the day.

I know when I got a tattoo last summer, I tried as hard as I could to keep it out of the sun. I have a pool in my back yard, and it was hard! But I stayed in the shade, still keeping it as moist as possible. So my recommendation to you is to keep lotioning it up, and keep it in the shade.

I don't think I would put a bandage or anything over it; I've never covered any of my tattoos up (except with regular clothing) while they were healing, except for the gauze that was put on by the artist. The reason I wouldn't is because I'd be afraid of it sticking to the work, just as was previously said about the scabs pulling the ink out when you take it off. But this is just my personal preference. :)

Answer 4

Yeah You can put sunscreen on it if you are going to be exposing it to sun, I also have a tattoo on my foot I used an SPF 30 with aloe moisturizers in it, to help keep it very moist, which is key to not losing color and keeping it from scabbing. After you are out of the sun make sure you put a thick coating of A and D ointment on it to replenish any moisture it may have lost and help it heal a little quicker. After the tattoo is completely healed just make sure you keep it moisturized to keep the color from fading, I have had mine on my foot for 2 years and from doing the above things it is still as bright as the day I got it. Hope that helps!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Stay out of the sun for 2 weeks!
use only Bacitracin Ointment, A&D Ointment, or a FRAGRANCE FREE moisturizer!
The chemicals in sunscreen could cause an adverse reaction.
Your best bet is to follow your artist's advice on after care. If you have questions, call him/her, I'm sure they'll be happy to advise.

Answer 7

The important thing is to keep it moisturized. Sunscreen is okay, but stay on top of keeping lotion on it.

The reason for this is that when the scab heals, you want the inks to stay put, not be pulled out with a dried up scab.

Moisture, moisture, moisture!

Answer 8

You should have received instructions
from the artist that did your work.
If you want your tattoo to last, use the
moisturizer they advised and stay
out of the sun and chlorine water.

Answer 9

there is no reason to put sunscreen on it ever. it will not protect your ink from the harmful UV rays. they will break down your ink unless you keep your tattoo out of the sun completely.

Answer 10

you aren't supposed to go out in the sun for awhile after....isn't it a little soon? but to answer your question yes after it's completly healed go ahead and use sunscreen