i just got my frist tattoo 4 days ago, whats the best to use b4 u go to bed when i wake up its really dry?

Question

whats the best thing to use?

Answer 1

This sort to question has been asked and answered hundreds and hundreds of times. You would be surprised how much info you can get by putting tattoo after care or tattoo pain or tattoo designs, etc. into the search box....

Here is a copy and paste from an aftercare question and my stock answer:

1. Antibiotic ointments are not a good idea - people are easily allergic to them and they think they are allergic to their tattoo.

2. Antibiotic ointments, Aquaphor, Vaseline, A &D ointment ALL contain petrolatum - we don't like that for healing tattoos (some also contain lanolin and many people are sensitive to these preparations because of that too)

3. Preparation H is for a**holes not tattoos - much has been written about this by many over the years and in some forms it contains live yeast cells...ewwww on open skin.

4. No baby powder, corn starch or any such "powdering." No Desitin or similar products that gunk up the skin with heavy zinc oxide.

5. No plastic wrap ever! Plastic wrap is for left overs, not tattoos. It keeps the fluids on the surface of the tattoo that a nice dressing would absorb those first couple hours so there is NO SCABBING - that's right, NO scabbing. Scabbing is not normal in a well cared for tattoo. The slight peeling that should occur should be the top layer of skin that is mixed with the ink, similar to a sunburn peeling.

Most tattoo artists seem to prefer unscented mild lotions - they are looking for products with a minimum of ingredients - some like H2Ocean products, some like Tattoo Goo (contrary to reports, there is nothing adverse in this product) Coco butter is often used as well as Olive oil body butter - I don't prefer these, but I have no big issues with them.
The international folk seem to like Bepathen, however this product also contains lanolin and petrolatum among other products that some could be sensitive to. It is widely used for diaper rash, as is A&D in the US. It also contains alcohol.

I happen to give out little pillow packs of Ink Fixx ointment for the first couple days - then they can switch to the mild lotions. People like Curel which is good - so is Aveeno - I like Cetaphil. We always give the Ink Fixx to the client to use because it is not always easy for them to go right to the store to buy things.

Truth be told, the skin heals pretty well no matter the abuse and certainly even if you use nothing at all. I have even seen people use just plain old Crisco in a very thin layer. Nothing wrong with that either - (again, not preferred.)

In my studio they are also given WRITTEN directions for after care. There is NO reason for a professional tattoo artist NOT to do this for their client.

Once you remove the bandages, wash with an antibacterial soap and warm water, pat dry with dye free paper towels and apply whatever healing agent you choose SPARINGLY - this means barely covered. IF you apply too much, it will accumulate bacteria that get stuck to it and the tattoo cannot get air.

Overall, keep it clean and don't scratch it. It will go through some peeling and other changes over the next couple of weeks. Keep dirty hands and strangers off of it!

So in the end, take what you can from everyone's advice here as no one really has the magic answers in all cases. Most of us knows what worked for them, or works for our clients in general if we are artists!

Answer 2

well when you first get a tattoo you are supposed to keep it bandaged for 24 hours then remove the bandage and just wash with water and soap for the next day or so after the first couple days you will see scabbing thats normal, when it starts to get dry/itchy apply a lotion THAT DOES NOT contain any kind of perfume like johnsons baby lotion DO NOT pick at the scabs wait until it heals completely, then analyze it, and if you need touch ups i suggest getting going to a different place if those people were douche bags hope that helps, i have 5 and thats what i did for all of them

Answer 3

Neosporing or vaesline - if it's in a place that your clothes will rub it put the above on it and then put a piece of saran wrap on it. This will prevent your clothes or the blanket and sheets from rubbing all the ointment off. I've got 5 tats and it's worked every time. After 20 plus years the color is still pretty good.

Answer 4

well you use what ever it is that you use b4 you go to bed & then when upon waking do your normal morning pee & put more on yor tat, in the night you cannot control how you sleep & it will ultamitly blend into your skin & sheets, but you are safe remember that the tattoo is permanate & will never go away, just apply normally in the morning after you wash your tat with soap & water. simple there you

Answer 5

i have to make a correction to one of your answers. the best thing is not a and b ointment its A&D ointment.but she is right. it comes in a tube, fairly cheap. after you apply it dab the excess off with a paper towel or it may bleed out alittle.i would apply it like 3 or 4 times a day still.

Answer 6

Vaseline, Aquaphor, and A&D ointment are popular. I ALWAYS use Tattoo Goo, it seems to keep the color vibrant, isnt too oily, and there is a low chance of allergic reaction.

Answer 7

DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN.
This can cause a rash and irritate your tattoo.
Use some good Quality, non-scented lotion OR
Vitamin E Oil.

Good luck and congrats on your first tattoo.

Answer 8

I don't believe you are supposed to use vaseline. I was told to use a lotion such as Aveeno or Luberderm. Use a non-alcohol based lotion a few times each day for about a week.

Answer 9

The tattoo guy that my hubby and his friends go to always suggests lubriderm for sensitive skin with no perfumes or anything it always works great for them

Answer 10

a and b ormient never vasline not until after 2 weeks this helps the tat to help better