New tattoo protection - how to care for your new tattoo with effective tattoo protection tips

The artist that did your tattoo will have something very definite to say about the
care of your new tattoo, and it is probably a good idea to listen to him/her.
Many shops will have an information sheet listing care instructions.
The information provided in this section may or may not be the same method your
artist offers. Regardless, there are three things to remember about caring for your
new tattoo:



• Moiturize it
• Don’t overmoisturize it
• And whatever you do, Don’t pick your onion peel scabs!



Basically, as long as you follow these three points, you will be okay. However as
people get more tattoos, they begin trying out slightly different methods. I have in-
cluded several examples, and not all of them will work on everybody. Some people
will find that they are allergic to some products. For example, I have always had a
problem with Noxzema skin cream, which makes me break out with water-filled
pimple-like things on my skin.
How do you know which method is best for you?

It depends on the type of skin you have, and how sensitive it is. I suggest you try a patch test on your skin for a week or so to see if you react to the ingredients.

Having said that,..

I have personally discovered a very nice “new tattoo kit” that I
now use whenever I go to get a tattoo. And the added benefit was that I discov-
ered this “kit” in a sample size travel set, which I can easily pack in my travel bag.
The set that I now use is the Johnson’s baby product line. The kit includes baby
powder, baby shampoo, diaper rash ointment, baby lotion, baby bath, and a bo-
nus (in this case, a baby bib). I don’t need the baby bib, and the shampoo is just an
added bonus for me. However, this is how I use the kit, especially when I’m getting
the tattoo in another city:

Baby powder:

I sprinkle a liberal amount on the hotel bed sheets to prevent my
skin from sticking to the sheet.

Baby bath:

A fruity-smelling liquid soap, it’s very mild and has minimal lathering. I
pour a bit on my hand, rub into a light lather and wash the tattoo this way. It rinses
off very easily with non-pressurized water, minimizing the risk of losing scabs.

Baby lotion:

The Johnson’s brand feels non-greasy. *MY* skin does not like a layer
of oily lotion, and until this, I used to pay lots of money for oil-free Oil of Olay (is
that a contradiction in terms?). Goes on very lightly but keeps the skin moist.
Diaper rash ointment: Zinc oxide-based, I use this thick, non- greasy ointment on
certain “contact spots” of my tattoo that may rub against clothes (i.e. bra strap,
waist band).
I’ve found this travel kit selling for $2-$3 (US), and the small sizes work out just
right for a smaller tattoo (no larger than 8”x8”. You *MIGHT* smell like a clean
baby, though.

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