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What creams should I use to maintain tattoos?
Maintaining your tattoo: easy with Tattoo Derm
You've finally found the right tattoo artist, you've chosen the perfect design and placement for your tattoo, and now it's an integral part of you. Your tattoo will heal little by little. Throughout this process, which varies from 2 to 6 months, depending on the individual, you should already start taking care of your tattoo. Once your tattoo has completely healed, it's also important to adopt the right habits to keep it looking its best. These simple tips will help you.
Cleansing and moisturizing: the two watchwords
After the tattoo, you will go through a healing period and of course, your tattoo artist will give you good advice during this phase. He will recommend, among other things, the use of a healing ointment and the application of an antiseptic solution. However, after the healing phase, it is up to you to take care of it so that your tattoo can keep its vibrant colors and clean contours.
You should start by exfoliating once a week. This helps remove dead skin and regenerate new cells. Exfoliating makes your skin soft. It will gently care for your tattoo because it only works on the upper layers of the epidermis.
Also remember to moisturize your skin daily. Daily hydration is essential to maintain the radiance of your tattoo. Choose a cream or balm that provides your skin with all the necessary nutrients and vitamins. They help preserve your skin's hydrolipidic film and prevent tightness. Your skin will thus be protected from external aggressions. There are several products on the market to moisturize tattooed skin, such as Tattoo Derm.
Tattoo Derm: a range to adopt urgently
To soothe the feeling of tightness caused by the passage of needles, Biocyte offers Tattoo Derm 1 – tattoo cream . This treatment from the Tattoo Derm range effectively soothes tattooed skin thanks to the Tamanu oil it contains. More commonly known as the “oil with a thousand virtues”, this oil is widely used by Polynesian tattoo artists. The ultimate cocooning treatment, this tattoo cream , by Biocyte, repairs, soothes and deeply hydrates the skin . The formula of this after-tattoo treatment repairs skin that has been subjected to successive needle passes. Paraben-free and fragrance-free, Tattoo Derm is suitable for all skin types. Its light, non-sticky texture is pleasant to apply. This cream should be used during the first 10 days following the tattoo. Reapply 4 times a day to permanently hydrate your tattoo.
Tattoo Derm 2 – Tattoo Aftercare is a tattoo aftercare product suitable for all skin types. This tattoo aftercare product contains sweet almond oil and sage extract, among other ingredients. These ingredients help soften and smooth tattooed skin. Its formula also includes PCA (L-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid), a powerful moisturizing agent. The cream is applied morning and evening as a follow-up to Tattoo Derm 1 cream. For these two products in the Tattoo Derm range, it is not necessary to apply a thick layer to allow the skin to breathe.
Enjoy the sun without damaging your tattoos: the right reflexes
The sun is particularly harmful to tattooed skin. Whether it's brand new or months or even years old, protecting your tattoos is an essential beauty routine.
Prolonged exposure to the sun without adequate protection can distort a recent tattoo and make it unsightly. The ink can fade in places and make your tattoo look old. For an unhealed tattoo, sunburn can cause an infection accompanied by burning sensations and pus effusions. In this case, you should consult a dermatologist. To avoid reaching this extreme, it is recommended to apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor and to protect the tattoo with loose clothing. Direct contact with the sun on the tattooed area should be avoided at all costs. Swimming should also be avoided if the tattoo has not yet healed. If it is unavoidable, it is advisable to apply a product that makes water bead on the skin. Upon exiting the water, rinse immediately and apply sunscreen.
Old, well-healed tattoos should also be protected from the sun to preserve their colors and the clarity of their contours, but also to promote their healthy aging. As with tattoo care products, whether on a new or old tattoo, it is recommended to apply a thin layer of sunscreen to avoid suffocating the skin. It is also advisable to massage lightly to avoid leaving a wet layer.
