Cocoa Butter?

Question

I asked my artist beforehand about what lotion he recommends for aftercare. He told me pure, unscented cocoa butter.
I've read this a few other places as well, and have heard good and bad. I want to follow his directions exactly, but I want to look out for myself first. Any opinions?

Answer 1

My professional opinion is that if you trust the artist enough to tattoo you, then you should trust your artist to give proper advice for aftercare.

I have written volumes on this. just do a search under tattoo aftercare and you will see loads of opinions.

Answer 2

Don't use A&D for one. Don't listen to him. Take bandage off in 2 hours Wash tattoo carefully with warm soapy water DO NOT SCRUB Lightly pat the tattoo until dry… DO NOT RUB Apply a very thin coat of bacitracin or aquaphor ointment 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days Although re-bandaging a tattoo is not recommended, if covering the tattoo is necessary a sterile bandage or dressing should be used. Be sure and wash the tattoo every night and morning… DO NOT SOAK Avoid tattoo exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks. After External Healing Tattoos heal quickly BUT fading can still be a problem Apply hand lotion once a day until dryness stops Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, Nivea, etc... Tanning fades tattoos Always cover fully healed tattoo with sun block DO NOT RUIN YOUR INVESTMENT!!!

Answer 3

I used a thin thin thin thin barely noticeable layer of A&D ointment as per my artist's/parlor's instructions, and my ink didn't even scab or peel.

Answer 4

I usually use A&D ointment, but my artist usually gives me ointment for my tattoo.

Answer 5

yea coca butter works just rubb it on or vaseline

Answer 6

I would use A&D ointment or eucerin.

Answer 7

i use it and it works really well, i love it