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AFTERCARE

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CHOOSE YOUR AFTERCARE 

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We recommend Butterluxe aftercare products including their Balms, Green Soap Foams and Soap bars. This is stocked and available for purchase at the studio.

Alternatively we do recommend mild anti bacterial soap and a natural moisturiser such as fragrance free Palmer's Cocoa Butter.

 

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STEP 1
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HEALING YOUR TATTOO

 

CLING FILM METHOD
​After 2/3 hours wash your hands and remove the cling film from your tattoo.

Some liquid may appear under the cover, which is normal. 

Once the cling film is removed, please follow the washing instructions below.

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SECOND SKIN METHOD
This can be left on for several days, if you wish to reapply the film after the first 12-48hrs then clean and dry the skin as below.  

  • Clean and dry the affected area as per washing instructions.

  • Cut film to desired length.

  • Peel off protective paper and apply face down onto the skin.

  • Gently but firmly press down, ensure film is fully adhered to the skin.

  • Then peel back the arrowed cover.
     

Some liquid may appear under the cover, which is normal.
Removal is advised to be done in the shower and by pulling the second skin starting from the bottom pulling downwards, not up against the tattoo. 

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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and mild antibacterial soap ( a soap or hand 
    wash that is fragrance free is ideal) then rinse with cool water. 

  • Pat the tattoo dry with kitchen roll. Do not use a towel as this is more likely to carry
    bacteria. 

  • Apply a THIN even layer of aftercare cream (we recommend Butterluxe or Palmers
    Cocoa Butter) 

  • Repeat this process 2/3 times a day until the tattoo is healed.


Healing usually takes around 2 weeks.

STEP 2

DO'S AND DONT'S

DO :

  • Always wash your hands before touching the tattoo.

  • Wear loose clothing around the tattooed area.

  • Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight. 

  • Cover the tattoo if you are working in a dirty or dusty environment. Clingfilm can be used if changed every 2-3 hours with the steps above followed between. Only do this if necessary. 

  • Long-term, always use sun cream on your healed tattoos when they are exposed to the sun.

 

DON'T:

  • Pick or scratch the tattoo. 

  • Partake in heavy exercise that could cause excess sweating.

  • Use sunbeds, swimming pools and saunas for the duration of the healing.

STEP 3
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