Everything you Need to Know About Aftercare
Proper tattoo aftercare protects the skin by preventing infection, reducing irritation, and supporting the natural healing process to preserve the quality and vibrancy of the tattoo.
Tattoo aftercare keeps your tattoo hydrated by replenishing moisture in the skin, which helps prevent dryness, cracking, and scabbing ensuring smoother healing and better ink retention.
Using good aftercare products keeps your skin healthy and your tattoo bright, so it lasts longer and looks better over time.
Hustle Butter
Hustle Butter Deluxe is a popular tattoo aftercare product made from natural, vegan ingredients that soothe and protect the skin. It’s designed to be used before, during, and after the tattoo process to reduce redness, swelling, and irritation. After getting tattooed, Hustle Butter helps keep the skin moisturized without clogging pores, which supports faster healing and prevents scabbing. Its rich, buttery texture absorbs easily, keeping your tattoo looking fresh and vibrant while nourishing the skin. Safe for all skin types, it’s a trusted choice for both artists and clients who want gentle, effective care.
After Inked
After Inked Tattoo Aftercare Lotion is a gentle, fragrance free moisturizer specially formulated to care for your tattoo during the healing process. It hydrates the skin deeply, helping to reduce dryness, itching, and irritation while promoting faster and smoother healing. Packed with natural ingredients like grapeseed oil, After Inked is non petroleum based, making it safe for all skin types and suitable for both new and existing tattoos. It helps lock in color, protect the ink, and keep your tattoo looking vibrant and fresh. Loved by both artists and clients, it’s also vegan, cruelty free, and paraben free.
Dr Pickles
Dr Pickles Tattoo Aftercare is an Australian made balm designed to heal and protect your tattoo using natural ingredients like fermented pawpaw, aloe vera, and D-panthenol. It helps soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and speed up healing while keeping your tattoo moisturized and vibrant. The formula creates a breathable barrier that protects against bacteria without clogging pores, making it ideal for fresh tattoos. Dr Pickles is especially popular for its ability to preserve bold colors and sharp lines, and it's proudly cruelty free and dermatologist tested trusted by tattoo professionals and clients alike.
Hustle Butter
Hustle Butter Deluxe is a popular tattoo aftercare product made from natural, vegan ingredients that soothe and protect the skin. It’s designed to be used before, during, and after the tattoo process to reduce redness, swelling, and irritation. After getting tattooed, Hustle Butter helps keep the skin moisturized without clogging pores, which supports faster healing and prevents scabbing. Its rich, buttery texture absorbs easily, keeping your tattoo looking fresh and vibrant while nourishing the skin. Safe for all skin types, it’s a trusted choice for both artists and clients who want gentle, effective care.
After Inked
After Inked Tattoo Aftercare Lotion is a gentle, fragrance free moisturizer specially formulated to care for your tattoo during the healing process. It hydrates the skin deeply, helping to reduce dryness, itching, and irritation while promoting faster and smoother healing. Packed with natural ingredients like grapeseed oil, After Inked is non petroleum based, making it safe for all skin types and suitable for both new and existing tattoos. It helps lock in color, protect the ink, and keep your tattoo looking vibrant and fresh. Loved by both artists and clients, it’s also vegan, cruelty free, and paraben free.
Dr Pickles
Dr Pickles Tattoo Aftercare is an Australian made balm designed to heal and protect your tattoo using natural ingredients like fermented pawpaw, aloe vera, and D-panthenol. It helps soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and speed up healing while keeping your tattoo moisturized and vibrant. The formula creates a breathable barrier that protects against bacteria without clogging pores, making it ideal for fresh tattoos. Dr Pickles is especially popular for its ability to preserve bold colors and sharp lines, and it's proudly cruelty free and dermatologist tested trusted by tattoo professionals and clients alike.
FAQ
How do I apply tattoo aftercare?
The directions of use of the aftercare product you purchase should be on the packaging, if not on the, packaging you can head to our website and in the descriptions it has how to use!
How do I use second skin?
The directions of how to use second skin should be on the packaging but if packaging has been thrown out or directions are not on there you can head to our website and on the product you purchased and in the deescription scroll down to how to use!
How long should I be applying aftercare for?
You should be applying the aftercare for minimum 2 weeks or until healed. To get the longevity out of your tattoo keep it hydrated with creams or aftercare lotions!
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