Tattoo Aftercare
Proper care is essential for a tattoo to heal beautifully.
What Is Tattoo Care?
Tattoo care mainly involves moisturizing and protecting the area from UV exposure.
It is generally best to keep the protective film over the tattooed area for one to three days after your session.
Your tattoo artist will apply the protective film after the session, so you do not need to prepare anything special.
You may remove the film on the day of your session, but be diligent about moisturizing and UV protection.
When showering immediately after your session, gently rinse the area with lukewarm water at around 39–40°C.
Tattoo Care Products
We recommend BOKUSAI Inked Gel for tattoo care。
What Is BOKUSAI Inked Gel?
It is a gel-based product developed for care following a tattoo session.
Made in Japan specifically for tattoo care, this gel is designed to help prevent color loss and itching and support the healing of your tattoo.
BOKUSAI Inked Gel Benefits
- Quasi-drug approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Contains placenta extract, allantoin, and 14 other active ingredients
- Made entirely in Japan
- Available in three sizes: 120g jar, 100g tube, and 10g pouch
BOKUSAI Inked Gel is available at
- THE INK (in store)
- FLAG Tattoo Supply
- Amazon
You can purchase it at the locations above.
Tattoo Care Precautions
Take care to avoid further skin damage and bacterial infection immediately after your session.
What to avoid immediately after getting a tattoo
- Rubbing the area vigorously with a towel or clothing
- Soaking in a bath, hot spring, sauna, or pool
- Drinking alcohol immediately after your session
- Strenuous exercise
- Taking a hot shower
- Activities involving heavy UV exposure, such as swimming at the beach
A scab may form over the tattooed area as some time passes after your session.
Picking at the scab may cause color loss, so leave it in place until it falls off naturally.
Summary
The six key points of tattoo care are:
- Moisturize appropriately with a product made for tattoo care
- Avoid heavy UV exposure and sunburn
- Take precautions against bacterial infection
- Avoid activities that excessively increase blood circulation
- Do not pick at scabs
- Do not irritate a fresh tattoo
To help keep your tattoo looking its best over time, follow the guidance provided by your tattoo artist and THE INK staff.
If you still have questions or concerns about getting a tattoo, feel free to contact THE INK through our official LINE account.
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