Tattoo care: discover the main ones so you don’t have problems

Tattooing is a common thing these days. However, because it is a procedure that modifies the skin, it requires a series of tattoo care so that your health is not affected.

Want to know what these precautions are? So, continue with us! We interviewed a professional tattoo artist to clear all doubts about the subject.

Frequently asked questions about tattoo care

Tattoo artist Lucas Borges, who has his own tattoo and piercing studio in the city of Niterói-RJ and has more than 5 years of experience in the business, answered the main questions about what care to take after getting a tattoo. Check it out!

1. What care do I need to take with the newly made tattoo? Don’t expose yourself to the sun, don’t scratch and don’t rip off crusts. It is also important to avoid wetting without the need for hygiene.

2. When is it advisable to use plastic film? When leaving the studio and, at most, sleeping, as the skin needs to breathe and plastic can get in the way in this case.

3. What care do I need to take with food? Do not eat pork, processed meat and seafood. Overall, don’t eat rancid foods.

4. What ointment to apply on the tattoo? I always recommend Cicaplast to my clients.

5. Can I do physical activity after getting a tattoo? Preferably not. Rest is important for healing.

6. Are there specific precautions for colored tattoos? Not. They are the same care as a black tattoo, for example.

7. What care is needed for tattooing in winter? Due to the low heat and humidity, winter is actually the best time of year to get a tattoo!

8. What care should I take with the tattoo when sleeping? Avoid sleeping on top of the tattoo.

9. Can I go to the beach after getting a tattoo? If yes, what precautions should I take? Only after healing, which occurs after at least 1 month… Not forgetting to use a factor 90 sunscreen, always retouching.

10. How long does the tattoo take to heal? It starts to regenerate about 21 days after it’s made.

11. Can the tattoo get wet on the first day? Yes, for hygiene reasons.

12. When does the tattoo start to itch and peel? It varies from person to person, but the average is between 4 and 7 days.

So, be sure to take these precautions and prevent your tattoo from getting infected or losing its beauty!

Learn more about tattoo care

Want more information on how to care for your tattoo? See the videos we separate on the subject!

Post tattoo care: healing, ointments, sun…

After consulting his dermatologist, Lu Ferreira listed the tips he got and put it in this video. Some of them are: use the cling film in the first few days, avoid getting wet in the first few hours and be aware of pain and redness that do not go away.

How to Care for Your Tattoo (Definitive Guide)

Youtuber and tattoo artist Rafael Salles has already performed the most diverse types of tattoos and gives tips based on his own experience. A very interesting one is that, as soon as you get the tattoo, wash with warm water to dilate the pores and remove impurities, use a new soap and wash with cold water to close the pores and prevent the proliferation of bacteria.

What not to do after tattooing

Tattoo artist Danee talks about 5 things you shouldn’t do after tattooing. How long do you think you should leave the cling film on? She clarifies this and other doubts. Nothing like hearing the words of a professional, right?

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