i just got my tattoo a week ago, i am still using the a&d ointment, but i had forgot at home. it is so dry, i hate not to put anything on it. the only cream i have at work is suave skin smoothing lotion w/ a fragrance. can i just use that for the day?
2007-12-17 00:39:19 · 6 answers · asked by MISSY 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
After a week, the regular lotion will not harm it. The reason we don't want our clients to use lotions with fragrance has nothing to do with clogging pores. The more added to a lotion, the greater the chance of a reaction to a fresh tattoo.
Most recommend things like Lubriderm and Cetaphil, the latter being my favorite unless they are able to purchase Ink Fixx lotion. We give that out with our larger tattoos.
Joe is correct.
2007-12-17 01:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Although concern about clogging pores with a fragrance cream is a possibility, I know that excessive drying causes the scab to separate from the skin early enough to take some ink with it causing a "blotch" in the tat. Please check with female co workers as sometimes they have Vaseline to aid in makeup removal or any first aid cream.
if not, use a small amount of the fragrance cream (fragrance is just added to make it smell nice). Read the label for any warnings about open cuts/sores. I think u will be fine until u get home.
Good Luck
2007-12-17 00:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by we_are_legion99 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I wouldn't... lotions with fragrances are usually clogging to the skin, and the point of the ointment is to not only moisturize but help it heal. Maybe you should find out if any of your coworkers have vaseline or something.
2007-12-17 00:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by sprite 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes. A&D ointment is not a magic potion. It's just vaseline with vitamins A&D added. Anything that keeps the tat moist
is fine, and after a week, you should be mostly healed anyway. The fragrance will not harm it. I have used my gf's lotion a number of times and they worked just fine.
2007-12-17 00:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Joe Angus 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
anything with fragrance can infect your tattooo...i wouldnt use fragrance lotion, or even fragranced, or colored soap....the best lotion to use is a&d ointment...it helps it heal, and can keep infection away...i have 2 tattoo's myself and this helped alot...
2007-12-17 11:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by bobbie sueyy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just used aloe lotion. It kept it moisturized and REALLY REALLY helped with the itching.
2016-03-16 01:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,,because it may not apply to the a&d oitment,and it will just take off the tattoo..
2007-12-17 01:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by ~♥Amina♥~ 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋