Tattoo aftercare

Special tattoo creams

Specific tattoo care should be applied as needed until the tattooed area has healed. However, it's also important to maintain it after healing to maintain beautiful pigment over time.

What care should I take after a tattoo?

After a tattoo session at a tattoo parlor, it is essential to follow your tattoo artist's advice to facilitate tattoo healing. In the first few days, keep the bandage applied to the tattooed area for 4 to 24 hours to protect the ink and prevent contamination. Leave the tattoo exposed to the air as much as possible and avoid touching it with unwashed hands. If scabs or dead skin form, do not scratch them to avoid disrupting the healing process. To clean the area, use warm water and a mild, pH-neutral soap.

How long should I apply cream after my tattoo?

Using a healing cream or gel is essential during the tattoo healing process, which lasts approximately 3 weeks. Apply the cream 2 to 3 times a day to clean, dry skin, preferably after washing your hands. This ritual, which should be practiced every day in the days following the tattoo session, helps facilitate the healing of the tattoo and preserve the quality of the ink.

How to take care of your tattoo in the long term?

Once the initial healing is complete, it's important to continue caring for your new tattoo. Regularly moisturize the tattooed area with a suitable cream and wear loose-fitting clothing to limit friction. Avoid prolonged unprotected sun exposure and apply sunscreen as soon as you go out to preserve the tattoo's vibrancy. Additionally, avoid swimming pools, spas, or any overly chlorinated water, which could alter the ink. This regular body care routine helps maintain the beauty of your tattoo over the long term.

How long does healing take?

Typically, tattoo healing occurs in two phases. The first phase, which involves the healing of the upper layers of the skin, lasts approximately 3 to 5 weeks. During this healing period, it is essential to follow the tips for caring for your tattoo: remember to wash your hands before handling and avoid exposing your tattoo to the sun. These precautions, necessary to protect the ink, will help you achieve optimal healing.

Complete healing, meaning the healing of all layers of the skin, can take 3 to 6 months. If you're planning on getting a new tattoo, it's best to respect this period to allow for complete recovery. To support this process, Biocyte Tattoo Derm offers a treatment specially formulated to facilitate tattoo healing, particularly by protecting the area from external aggressions, such as sun exposure.

In short, taking care of your tattoo requires special attention throughout the healing period. Follow your tattoo artist's advice and don't hesitate to consult a professional if necessary.