Tattoo Aftercare • Malin.Tattoo

General Information

After washing please make sure the tattoo is completely dry, because you cannot apply the cream if the tattoo is wet. This is extremely important and remember that you need to do everything with clean hands.
Tattoo will become itchy when is healing. Do not scratch it, otherwise you will damage the tattoo.
Avoid leather and synthetic fabrics. Wear Cotton clothes that won’t irritate the tattoo.
Be gentle when you clean your tattoo and do not use excess water.
Scabs are rare, but in case you have them do not put cream on it until the areas are fully dry. Let the scab peel of naturally. If there will be redness around scab, take a picture of the area in a daylight and send it over to me so I can advise.
The tattoo can be painful the day after. If possible, take a day or 2 off from work/activities if you got a big area tattooed. You will give the skin the time to relax to settle the ink and start the healing process.
Do not use fake tan, perfume or cosmetics on your tattoo.
Do not go swimming, use a sun bed or go to the gym for at least one week after.
This is a specific aftercare for the tattoo advised by me, every step is fundamental and important for a good healing. Please follow it. If you have any problem or doubts, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Pad

Please keep the pad for the evening and night after tattoo session. On the next day, first thing in the morning , remove the pad using clean hands, wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap to remove excess ink and plasma, and rinse it with cold water. To dry the tattoo after washing use a clean single use paper towel (always dab dry, never rub over the tattoo). Give your tattoo 15 mins to air dry completely. After that use cream/balm to moisturise the tattooed area. Always wash the tattoo in a shower, never soak in the bath.
When you’re at home , there is no need of covering your fresh tattoo as air helps the healing process. Just please make sure there is no dried plasma. You should wash your tattoo every 4/5 hours , repeating the cleaning, drying, moisturising as before. If the tattoo is still “leaking with plasma” you can loosely cover it with the second pad provided or cling film for the second night.
DAY 2/3: Repeat the cleaning process every morning and 2/3 times during the day. If the tattoo is still “leaking” give it an extra 24 hours of air dry (no cream/no water), just let it dry out.
AFTER 5/7 DAYS: Tattoo might start to peel off. This means top layer of the skin, that was damaged during the tattooing process will dry and form tiny flakes. This is a natural process and it usually stops after a week. During this time clean your tattoo 2/3 times
Following this, wash your tattoo and apply a thin layer of balm/cream twice a day for the next 2 weeks.

Second Skin

Please keep the first Second Skin plaster for as long as advised. It can vary from removing it morning after the session or keeping for few days. the exact time will depend on the amount of fluids that the wound exudes, this will vary depending on the tattoo.
DAY 1: Remove the cling film in the morning , wash your tattoo, let it dry and apply balm. When you’re at home , there is no need of covering your fresh tattoo as air helps the healing process. Just please make sure there is no dried plasma. You should wash your tattoo every 4/5 hours , repeating the cleaning, drying, moisturising as before. If the tattoo is still “leaking with plasma” you can loosely cover it with the cling film for the second night.
DAY 2/3: Repeat the cleaning process every morning and 2/3 times during the day. If the tattoo is still “leaking” give it an extra 24 hours of air dry (no cream/no water), just let it dry out.
AFTER 5/7 DAYS: Tattoo might start to peel off. This means top layer of the skin, that was damaged during the tattooing process will dry and form tiny flakes. This is a natural process and it usually stops after a week. During this time clean your tattoo 2/3 times
Following this, wash your tattoo and apply a thin layer of balm/cream twice a day for the next 2 weeks.

Cling film

Please keep the cling film on for 2/3 hours. After this time remove the cling film using clean hands, wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap to remove excess ink and plasma, and rinse it with cold water. To dry the tattoo after washing use a clean single use paper towel (always dab dry, never rub over the tattoo). Give your tattoo 15 mins to air dry completely. After that use cream/balm to moisturise the tattooed area. Before going to sleep cover your tattoo with a fresh cling film sheet. Keep it on until the following morning. Always wash the tattoo in a shower, never soak in the bath.
DAY 1: Remove the cling film in the morning , wash your tattoo, let it dry and apply balm. When you’re at home , there is no need of covering your fresh tattoo as air helps the healing process. Just please make sure there is no dried plasma. You should wash your tattoo every 4/5 hours , repeating the cleaning, drying, moisturising as before. If the tattoo is still “leaking with plasma” you can loosely cover it with the cling film for the second night.
DAY 2/3: Repeat the cleaning process every morning and 2/3 times during the day. If the tattoo is still “leaking” give it an extra 24 hours of air dry (no cream/no water), just let it dry out.
AFTER 5/7 DAYS: Tattoo might start to peel off. This means top layer of the skin, that was damaged during the tattooing process will dry and form tiny flakes. This is a natural process and it usually stops after a week. During this time clean your tattoo 2/3 times
Following this, wash your tattoo and apply a thin layer of balm/cream twice a day for the next 2 weeks.