Are vaseline or petroleum jelly good for tattoos? cos ive bn using it for my nu tat and it seems to b working fine, if not then wut wud u recommend to moisturise the tattoo?
2007-09-20 16:30:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
how long shud u use an ointment or lotion? is it for forever?
2007-09-20 16:46:00 · update #1
I use bacitracin and ink fixx.vaseline can pull the ink out,leaving your tat faded,discolored and blotchy
2007-09-20 16:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sinister 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Vaseline is petroleum jelly. Vaseline is the brand. I guess it OK, I know many people who have used it. I think they make some special stuff for this now, but, not sure what it called.
2007-09-20 16:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No jelly type things. No vaseline, petroleum jelly in it's whole form or neosporn. White unscented lotion as needed while it's healing and keep it moist also after wards. Use sunscreen when it will be exposed to the sun and yes, keep using lotion. You wont your skin a healthy moist not dry and cracked.
2007-09-20 17:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use Vaseline. Don't use ointments. Don't use Polysporin/Neosporin, etc.
Vaseline and ointments don't allow your tattoo to breathe, and the sporins will draw the tattoo ink out of your body, as they are intended to do.
The best thing to use is unscented body lotion, such as Lubriderm, or tattoo cream, like H2Ocean.
Only apply it 2-3 times/day, and don't smother your tattoo. Just a thin layer of moisturizer will do.
You'll need to moisturize your tattoo until it's fully healed, which typically can take up to 8 weeks. You'll know it's healed when all the scabs have fallen off and when your skin no longer feels tight.
After that, you don't need to do anything to take special care of your tattoo, other than protecting it against UV rays by using sunblock or something similar.
2007-09-21 03:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two tattoos. So far I have liked Aquaphor. It's a healing lotion recomended by my tat artist in San Antonio. You can get it at Walmart. It's a bit pricy, but it doesn't take much and it keeps your tat nice a moist for a long time. I have been told that vaseline and antibiotic creams leave it either too dry or too moist. Both can pull the ink out. Good luck!
2007-09-20 16:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend cocoa butter because they say when you put Vaseline and petroleum jelly takes the ink out of your tattoo.
2007-09-20 19:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by charie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vasline is petroleum jelly and it should never be used on a tattoo. It can discolor your new ink. Always always always use an unscented lotion. Always.
2007-09-20 18:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by gypsy queen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
...Nothing with a petroleum base should be used. Use bacitracin for the first week, then you can switch to hand lotion till it heals.
2007-09-20 18:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Vaseline is a good moisturizer for tattoos...It doesn't hurt to moisturize them every day.
2007-09-20 17:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by Starieberry 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
neither, coco butter i'd recommentd palmers. or any brand that's rather thick. i tried a brand one time that was REALLY watery and didnt really do anything. i have 12 tat's and i've used that for all of them
2007-09-20 20:47:56 · answer #10 · answered by dont worry w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither are good. They draw the ink back out of your skin. Use Bactrim. But not too much.
2007-09-23 13:45:55 · answer #11 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋