How well your tattoo holds up depends on the care and treatment your tattoo receives within the first few days.

1) After 2-4 hours remove the bandage and wash immediately with warm water and soap. Pat dry and apply a small amount of A+D ointment.

2) Use A+D ointment for the first 2–3 days. Apply a small thin layer over the tattoo every 2-3 hours or about 5-6 times per day. It is important to keep the tattoo protected and moisturized at all times for proper healing.

3) Switch to a moisturizer after the 2-3 day period. Use a fragrance free lotion such as Curel or Lubriderm. Again apply a thin layer to the tattoo keeping it moisturized at all times. Use the moisturizer for 2 weeks.

4) Wash your tattoo 3 times a day, generally, morning, noon, and night, for the first 7-10 days.

5) After 2 weeks stop using any ointment or moisturizer for 3-4 days. Allow sufficient time for the tattoo to dry out.

6) After the tattoo dries out you may use a moisturizer as needed. Tattoos take about 4-6 weeks to be completely healed.

Things to Avoid:

Do not re-bandage your tattoo
Do not let your tattoo dry out for the first two weeks.
Do not apply Vaseline, petroleum jelly, Neosporin, alcohol or peroxide.
Do not soak in a bathtub, swim, use a sauna, steam room or hot tub for 3-4 weeks.
Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for 3-4 weeks
Do not rub, scratch, or pick at your tattoo

Please call Tribal Rites and ask for a tattooist if you have any questions or concerns, and enjoy your new tattoo.