Is TCP similar?
2007-10-03 08:38:30 · 23 answers · asked by M1 5 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
You wanna get some vitamin e cream. That's what I used - keeps it lubed and moist. TCP will dry it out too much.
2007-10-03 08:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My tattooist told me to use Bepanthen cream and it worked wonders on my 3 tattoos and my brother has used it for his 7 plus tats as well.
Make sure that you gently wash the tat with mild soapy water and then pat dry - cleaning or drying too roughly will remove the scabs too early. When it is thoroughly dried dab Bepanthen onto your skin and gently rub it on to the tat rather than trying to rub it into the tat - when the whole tat is covered gently blot away the excess Bepathen and you are good to go.
It was recommended that I clean and Bepathen at least three times a day and all mine healed really well - my brother did his more often but then he is in a job that involves more sweat and dust and stuff.
2007-10-03 17:12:22 · answer #2 · answered by esoeterik_librarian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much any diaper rash cream will work. I know it sounds silly but it works. The main point is to keep it moist and free of infection. Do not use aloe vera...though it is a great healer, it tends to draw out the color and causes your tat to fade quicker. I hope this helps.
2007-10-03 08:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by CherishK21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use preparation H on new tattoos it helps it heal and also takes out some of the itching it was recommended to me by my usual tattooist who has 25 years experience
2007-10-03 11:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard loads of things are good for tatts...
Vasaline
Baby oil
Aftersun lotion and suntan lotion (it has different vit and mins in it)
E45 cream
Dont use soap on your tat just use warm water and stroke it lightly to wash the area and PAT dry never rub it dry it will take the scabs off and you will have blotchy parts.
2007-10-03 09:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use tcp. I used preparation h (haemorrhoid cream) after my tattooist rec'd it. the tattooist has been rated best tattooist in the region for three years running - so i guess he knows what he's on about.
2007-10-03 08:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by Everyday's the same again... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of tattooists recommend preparation H although my son was told savlon, didnt know it wasnt available, what about an own brand antiseptic cream, boots asda, or germolene would be similar.
2007-10-03 11:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On new tatts, it is recommded here in many California shops to use Bacitracin Ointment and for healed and older tatts atleast for me...I use sunscreen on mine that are constantly exposed. Ocean Potion is GREAT!! Or Waterbabies
2007-10-03 11:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by julibell_75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Aveeno lotion & it works great for me. Alot of the tattoo ointments out there are too greasy to use. This stuff is gentle and absorbs very well & if you keep on top of it, your tatt will heal faster.
2016-04-07 02:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol i no this might sound a bit weird but just trust me...
... you should use olay cream or failing that dove moisturising cream.
thay are both desighned to keep the skin soft, non irratant (Itchy), smooth and hydrated so it doesnt dry out.
or even you could use talcon powder to keep it smooth and hydrated.
good luck anyway.
bye bye.
2007-10-03 08:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋