• Never wait a few days before putting on lotion! Scientific research known since the 1960s shows that moisture is one of the most important things for healing any wound quickly and with minimal scarring.
• Never put any medicated ointments or petroleum based products on the tattoo! Petroleum blocks your skin from breathing and can actually slow down the healing process. Certain medications can pull out the pigment fading your tattoo.
• Natural products are often better for your body and the environment however they are usually not sterile and are not intended to be used in an open wound. Avoid them on your new tattoo while it’s healing.