The ABC of hygiene - how to properly care for a fresh tattoo? [part 2]

Useful drugs in phase I: ointment. bepanthen (an ointment, not a cream - it's so specific for diaper rash, but works great in adults) and Octenisept (medicated spray).

A fresh tattoo should be washed and reinforced. foil Or dressing in a studio. (Never with a bandage. Imagine this material subsequently peeling off your skin. Firmly not.) Listen carefully to what the artist has left a permanent mark on your body. If you haven't listened yet: basically foil (ordinary sticky film) you can get rid of when the wound stops dripping, but of course you change it and wash the tattoo first. phase I.

Perform the first ritual wound wash. evening after a tattoo or in the morning... For intimate hygiene, use warm water and natural soap or gel (after checking the composition!). Rinse the prickly area gently, do not rub it. After washing, wipe gently (preferably with a paper towel), do not polish, spray on wounds, let dry, and then apply a thin layer of cream or ointment... Thin is the one under which the tattoo is visible. A thick layer of cream (<2 mm) will not protect against external factors. Instead, it will create an impenetrable coating that will make the wound sticky!

There are several schools - some walk around with foil for several days, others take it off the next day. It's a good idea to protect a fresh tattoo. at night, in the eveningwhen we fidget in a warm bed, but it's better to let it air out when possible. Bandages are easier because you put them on and take them off every few hours - they may already be soaked in the appropriate medication and you may need to apply the medication. To follow recommendations on the package! 

In summary: Gentle rinsing, spray for wounds, a thin layer of ointment / cream, then foil no more than every 4 hours, and you can rest assured of the healing process.

W II stage we do not recommend using foil or bandages. Let your skin breathe. Continue to apply creams, ointments, and sprays several times a day. Observe the wound and gradually reduce the frequency of using lubricants. Do not overdo it. The body is treating the wound, and you are only helping it through these phases, so do not dry the skin too much and do not lead to excessive moisture, because this promotes the growth of bacteria and therefore infection.

Lubricate the tattoo until the epidermis is completely peeled off (which can even happen several times), but you only use the spray on an open wound (that is, in phases I and II). When you happily go to phase IV, i.e. you and your tattoo are inseparable to the end, take care of it - take care of your skin and show your masterpiece.