Tattoo Aftercare
PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR TATTOO! AS SOON AS YOU LEAVE THE SHOP, YOUR ARTIST IS NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS OR INFECTIONS THAT MAY OCCUR WITH YOUR TATTOO. PROPER AFTERCARE, INCLUDING PRODUCTS LIKE HUSTLE BUTTER, IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE TATTOO HEALING PROCESS TO ENSURE YOUR TATTOO LOOKS ITS BEST!
Hustle Butter
Made from the finest ingredients: Shea, Mango and Aloe Butters, Coconut, Sunflower and Rice Bran Oils, Rosemary Oleoresin, Green Tea, Vitamin E Complex & Mint Arvenis Essential Oil. With Essence of Papaya and Coconut.
Suggested general Aftercare
*Before handling your tattoo, always wash your hands thoroughly.*
Daily Tattoo Aftercare Routine
• Remove your bandage after 2-4 hours, then gently wash your tattoo.
• Using lukewarm water and antibacterial soap, such as Dial, use your fingers to gently cleanse the area, removing any ointment, blood, and plasma. Avoid using washcloths or anything abrasive.
• When drying your tattoo, use a clean, disposable paper towel. Gently pat the area dry—do not wipe or rub.
• Apply a very thin layer of ointment once the area is dry. We recommend using Hustle Butter for aftercare, but if you have a tattoo aftercare routine that works for you, feel free to continue with that.
• Avoid over-applying ointments, as excessive application can hinder the tattoo healing process by suffocating the tattoo and creating an overly moist environment, which can promote bacterial growth.
• Your tattoo needs to stay hydrated while also being able to breathe.
• Always wash your tattoo with clean hands.
• Never apply new ointment over old ointment. Always cleanse the area before applying a fresh layer.
• This washing routine is recommended approximately three times a day for the first 3-4 days or until your tattoo begins to peel.
Peeling Stage
• Peeling is a normal and expected part of the tattoo healing process.
• Once your tattoo starts peeling, switch from ointment to a light, unscented lotion like Lubriderm to keep your tattoo hydrated.
• Peeling and flakiness can be uncomfortable and itchy. Resist the urge to pick or scratch the area!
• If your tattoo itches, gently slap it. If it’s peeling, apply lotion to soothe the skin.
Water and Sun Exposure
• You can shower with your new tattoo, but avoid submerging it in water, such as baths, hot tubs, lakes, oceans, or pools. Submerging the tattoo can cause serious damage and increase the risk of infection.
• It’s best to avoid submersion for AT LEAST three weeks after getting your tattoo.
• Sun exposure can quickly fade and damage a new tattoo. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight, especially during the healing stage, and aim to avoid sun exposure completely for at least one month.
• Avoid tanning or using tanning beds while your tattoo is healing.
• If you must spend time in the sun, use a minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen to protect your tattoo from sun damage.
Suggested Aftercare if using recovery-derm
*Before handling your tattoo, always wash your hands thoroughly.*
Daily Tattoo Aftercare Routine
• Remove your bandage after 2-4 hours, then gently wash your tattoo.
• Using lukewarm water and antibacterial soap, such as Dial, use your fingers to gently cleanse the area, removing any ointment, blood, and plasma. Avoid using washcloths or anything abrasive.
• When drying your tattoo, use a clean, disposable paper towel. Gently pat the area dry—do not wipe or rub.
• Apply a very thin layer of ointment once the area is dry. We recommend using Hustle Butter for aftercare, but if you have a tattoo aftercare routine that works for you, feel free to continue with that.
• Avoid over-applying ointments, as excessive application can hinder the tattoo healing process by suffocating the tattoo and creating an overly moist environment, which can promote bacterial growth.
• Your tattoo needs to stay hydrated while also being able to breathe.
• Always wash your tattoo with clean hands.
• Never apply new ointment over old ointment. Always cleanse the area before applying a fresh layer.
• This washing routine is recommended approximately three times a day for the first 3-4 days or until your tattoo begins to peel.
Peeling Stage
• Peeling is a normal and expected part of the tattoo healing process.
• Once your tattoo starts peeling, switch from ointment to a light, unscented lotion like Lubriderm to keep your tattoo hydrated.
• Peeling and flakiness can be uncomfortable and itchy. Resist the urge to pick or scratch the area!
• If your tattoo itches, gently slap it. If it’s peeling, apply lotion to soothe the skin.
Water and Sun Exposure
• You can shower with your new tattoo, but avoid submerging it in water, such as baths, hot tubs, lakes, oceans, or pools. Submerging the tattoo can cause serious damage and increase the risk of infection.
• It’s best to avoid submersion for AT LEAST three weeks after getting your tattoo.
• Sun exposure can quickly fade and damage a new tattoo. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight, especially during the healing stage, and aim to avoid sun exposure completely for at least one month.
• Avoid tanning or using tanning beds while your tattoo is healing.
• If you must spend time in the sun, use a minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen to protect your tattoo from sun damage.