Aquaphor Tattoo Care - proper aftercare instructions for a tattoo

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Proper Tattoo Aftercare with Aquaphor ointment

Aquaphor tattoo care is the process of caring for a new tattoo using Aquaphor Healing Ointment from Eucerin.  Aquaphor is free of fragrance and preservatives and is perfectly suited for tattoo aftercare.  An Aquaphor tattoo care regimen will improve the healing process of a tattoo and also prevent scabbing of new tattoos.

 

It is important to begin the Aquaphor tattoo care  process within a few hours of receiving your new tattoo.  Below is detailed aftercare instructions for tattoo day.

Tattoo Aftercare - Aquaphor 

aftercare instructions for tattoo



Your new tattoo will be covered with a bandage immediately following your tattoo procedure.

Go ahead and leave the bandage on your tattoo for a couple of hours. Your tattoo is a wound, and it will bleed some - this is normal.

After a few hours, carefully remove the bandage from your new tattoo to being the Aquaphor tattoo care process.





  1. Wash your new tattoo with hot water
    While this may be a bit uncomfortable, it will not harm your new tattoo. Gently remove all blood to help prevent scabbing. Do not scrub your new tattoo - gentle pressure will be sufficient.

  2. Dry your tattoo
    Using a slightly moist and clean paper towel, gently dab your new tattoo dry and gently remove any solid pieces of blood, etc

  3. Wash tattoo with a mild anti-bacterial soap and water
    Again, do not scrub your new tattoo. Gently clean the area and rinse well

  4. Dry the area around your new tattoo
    Allow the area of your new tattoo to air-dry. This should take about 15 - 20 minutes

  5. Apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment
    Using very light pressure, gently apply a light coat of Aquaphor ointment. A small amount will do - too heavy of a coating of Aquaphor will only trap germs into your newly tattoed area.
  6. Apply a clean bandage to your new tattoo
    Lightly re-bandage your tattoo and leave on over-night. In the morning, repeat the cleaning process.

  7. Massage Aquaphor into your new tattoo
    Gently massage Aquaphor onto your new tattoo for a minute or two. It's ok to use a firmer touch than the day before. Massaging the tissue of your new tattoo will help increase circulation and speed the recovery period. *Note* only massage your new tattoo during the cleaning process when your new tattoo - and your hands - are completely clean.

  8. Do not re-bandage your tattoo
    Wear loose fitting clothes if needed, but allow your newly tattooed area to have air to speed healing.

  9. Repeat cleaning process 3 times a day
    Clean your tattoo and gently massage in Aquaphor 3 times a day.

Aquaphor Tattoo Care 


Aquaphor Original Severely Dry Skin Treatment Ointment, 14-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)


  • Provides effective, long-lasting relief for severely dry skin

  • Creates a protective barrier that conditions skin as it prevents moisture loss

  • Protects and helps heal dry, cracked skin to keep it smooth and healthy

  • No fragrances or preservatives that can irritate skin

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