You’ve got fresh new ink, and within days (up to a week), you notice your new tattoo has begun to scab. At first, this may seem really alarming. And you may worry that it’s a sign of infection or that your tattoo will get damaged. Fortunately, tattoo scabbing is completely…
Many of us keep Neosporin or other triple antibiotic ointments in the medicine cabinet to help heal wounds like small scrapes and cuts. So, it’s only logical to wonder if you can put Neosporin on a tattoo. After all, that’s an open wound too. Of course, different tattoo artists recommend…
It’s true your tattoo could look the best it ever looks on the day you get it: bright, vibrant, clean, and sharp. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take—big and small—to help the tattoo look fantastic for years to come. And one of the most important is knowing how…
By now, you’ve likely heard of the many proclaimed benefits of coconut oil. As the claims have grown, so has the popularity. Coconut oil is used for everything from promoting weight loss (often as part of a ketogenic diet) to supporting brain health to helping skin heal. So, it’s only…
How to Work Out with Your New Tattoo If you typically stay active and enjoy a good workout, one of the first questions you’ll likely have is, “Can you work out after getting a tattoo?” Of course, if you are just leaving the tattoo shop, the answer is no. But…
The day you get your tattoo is the day it will look its most vibrant, crisp, and brilliant—even more than expected—at least until it is fully healed. Within the first few days of receiving your new ink, your new tattoo may begin to look dry and dull and start to…
People choose to get tattooed for many reasons throughout their lives. This can include when the skin isn’t in the best condition. And no, this doesn’t just refer to people as they age. Our skin is constantly changing, and at times, it may be more sensitive, weak, or brittle than…
If you got a tattoo “back in the day,” you may remember your tattoo artist putting a thick smear of Vaseline on a tattoo before wrapping it with some type of plastic wrap and sending you home to heal. Vaseline, after all, is a petroleum-based product believed to help protect…
It’s hard to believe that not too long ago, tattooing was considered taboo in many parts of society. Now, more and more people are proudly showing off their new (and old) tattoos as they continue to gain acceptance and popularity, even in more “professional” spaces. Of course, tattoos are nothing…
Now that you’ve got a new tattoo, aftercare can help it heal properly, so it looks crisp, clean, and vibrant for decades to come. And that aftercare starts immediately after you leave the tattoo shop to help ensure it doesn’t get infected and heals properly. The first thing you’ll need…