What cream to use after tattoos?
For your tattoo, whether it is the first or the last of a long series, you have thought a lot, you had to decide what to impress on your skin, on your body, an indelible memory that will accompany you forever.
Now it is there, the professional you turned to did a great job, but he also advised you to be careful, to take care of it, so that the skin can heal completely and you can show off your tattoo.
Care should be taken because if you do not observe the right healing period, or do not use the right products, such as a panthenol cream for tattoos, this could alter or detect an infection. Here are some tips on how to do it.
Post-tattoo healing period: why is it essential?
The healing process takes a relatively long time but is crucial to make sure you get a perfect result. Depending on how your tattooed skin reacts, the period can vary from about 10 days up to a maximum of 15, it is the period necessary for the ink to heal under the skin.
In this time it is essential to take care of the tattoo, observing simple rules, which is usually the tattoo artist to recommend.
It should be remembered that the newly made tattoo is very similar to a wound (in a very similar way to what happens for piercings) so it could be attacked by bacteria and infections, or simply become inflamed, or be faded at the end of the healing period.
So let’s see what rules are necessary and which moisturizing, antibacterial and soothing creams to use for post-tattoo treatment.
What rules to follow in the post-tattoo healing period and which products to use.
We repeat the rules that surely have already been enunciated by your tattoo artist, remembering them, however, never hurts, tattoo care is essential for your health and for the correct maintenance of lines and color (avoiding the faded effect). Here is a list of rules to follow:
1. Always wash your hands before touching the tattoo, you will often have to do it to remove the transparent film, to apply the cream, to wash it etc … This simple trick will reduce the risk of infection and irritation;
2. Wait at least two hours before removing the film and viewing the tattoo. We know, there is a lot of curiosity, but we must be patient;
3. After removing the film gently wash the tattoo with warm water, during washing do not rub at all;
4. Clean your tattoo with neutral soaps avoiding products that are particularly fragrant or contain chemicals that could be aggressive on your newly tattooed skin. Remember that using specific products is important but at this stage a neutral soap will be fine. In the first few days you may find some blood and have some itching or pain. This is completely normal.
5. Do not overdo it with the cream, apply a thin layer that helps the skin to regenerate, carefully massage the affected part;
6. Do not use any bandages, they limit the breathing of the skin and slow down healing and natural healing. Only if you come into contact with really dirty environments, with real risks, such as coming into contact with dust, it is recommended to place a bandage (in order to prevent contact with bacteria) to be removed immediately after. Another case in which it is advisable to cover the tattoo well is during the shower;
7. Do not dry the tattoo by rubbing it with the towel. Pat slowly and let it breathe thirty minutes before applying the moisturizer;
8. Soon crusts and scabs will begin to form, you absolutely must not remove them, wait for them to fall off on their own with the help of a soothing cream;
9. Wash the tattoo and apply the layer of cream three times a day during the first week, you can then decrease the frequency. Remember that the skin must always be well moistened and hydrated.
10. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlight and light in general throughout the healing period, you can not apply a sunscreen in the affected area, or worse than tanners with sunscreen.
Following these directions you will see that the result will be perfect, your tattoo and its pigments will be shiny and without any imperfection
Tattoo creams, why they are so important and which one to use
In the first weeks it is really necessary that the design does not undergo changes leaving you a poor and disappointing result. Using a good regenerating cream designed for tattoo care will allow you to protect yourself from any eventuality.
Choose from the best tattoo creams the protective cream that’s right for you. Many rely on the use of petroleum jelly and various cosmetics, we are convinced that it is preferable to choose specific products that guarantee cleanliness, a healing effect and an antibacterial power also avoiding redness or skin.
The creams that can be purchased at the pharmacy will keep the color and lines of your tattoo intact. These creams are also water repellent so they will also protect against any external agents.
The most recommended by experts is definitely Bepanthenol, a soothing protective paste produced by Bayer and dermatologically tested on tattooed skin, which performs a soothing and adjuvant action of the natural regeneration process of the epidermis.
Its formula, thanks to panthenol, creates a natural and breathable protective layer that provides the level of hydration necessary to help the skin regenerate from the inside and stabilize the natural function of skin barrier.
Now that you know everything about post-tattoo cream, you just have to choose your favorite design and make an appointment with your tattoo artist.
Joycelyn Elders is the author and creator of EmpowerEssence, a health and wellness blog. Elders is a respected public health advocate and pediatrician dedicated to promoting general health and well-being.
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