Two steps to keep your tattoo beautiful for longer –

Anyone who has had tattoos knows that the scribble is accompanied by a series of post procedure care. Avoiding fatty foods (because they interfere with healing), using healing ointments and, sometimes, even avoiding physical exercise are some of the recommendations that new tattooed people receive when they leave the studio.

Those who think, however, that care stops there are mistaken. Anyone, with or without a tattoo, must have seen what happens when you don’t take good care of a tattoo: the design fades, loses its contours and can even become a large black spot on the skin100% unrecognizable over time.

Preventing this from happening is possible, but requires a care routine. We talked with Dr. Carla Gregoriowhich tells you step by step to keep your tattoos always beautiful.

CARE ROUTINE IN TWO STEPS

For the dermatologist, the main mistake made by tattooed people is neglect drawing hydration. Not only that, but forgetting about sun protection or using formulas with acid in the composition are other major problems in this care routine (or, in this case, the lack of them!).

Therefore, in order to build this routine and maintain the design, there are two steps that need to become habits: hydration and sun protection. In addition, the ideal, according to the doctor, is to avoid the application of products with acids such as retinoic acid in the composition, as they can make the skin peel and lead to fading of the color of the tattoo.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

Okay, we’ve heard enough talk about the importance of moisturizing the skin, whether she is tattooed or not. But what’s the difference when we have permanent doodles?

“Hydration is important from the first days after the tattoo has been done, for healing and maintaining the quality of the design on the skin”, explains the doctor. “A hydrated skin helps in the enhancement and definition of the colors and helps the tattoo not to fade.”

That is, if you are not in the habit of using moisturizer, even if it is located on the drawing, now is the time to start! One tip is to keep the cream in a visible place, so that it can be used right after a shower, for example, or before bed.

Sun protection works as a second – and essential – layer of protection, since constant contact with sunlight can also fade the colors of the tattoo or cause severe burns and dryness that compromise the region and the design.