Aftercare
So, everyone's skin is different! Which means it's going to react and heal differently. With my background as a licensed esthetician, I have a bit of insight into what might be best for your skin for aftercare and can give my best recommendations!
What I am NOT is a doctor (praise be, for everyone's sake) and if you have any skin conditions or health concerns please connect with your GP about them. I want what's best for the biggest organ of your body :)
But in general...I recommend:
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After leaving your wrap on for the recommended time, you can remove it and wash your tattoo with warm water and unscented soap. Pat (pat! pat!) dry with a clean paper towel
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Apply a thin layer of the provided aftercare ointment/balm to the tattoo 2-3 times a day for three days (as needed, when it's feeling a bit dry)
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To maintain the longevity and health of your tattoo, continue moisturizing the tattooed area with unscented body lotion (Aquaphor is great!)
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Avoid moisturizers containing mineral oil, paraffin, or petroleum, and no Neosporin!
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And then! You enter the itchy phase. It's crucial you let your tattoo do its thing now; don't pick or peel scabs; it may cause the tattoo to fall out/lose ink.
Disclaimers
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Long-term exposure to the elements can cause fading. Please refrain from exposing the tattoo to the sun for the first 2 weeks.
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Tattoos in high motion areas are prone to fading and may require a touch-up
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2-3 weeks after your tattoo: no soaking, sauna, bathing, swimming, or prolonged exposure to water (sorry, my nudibranch/selkies/mermaids!)
Touch-ups
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Your first touch up is free for up to 6 months after your initial appointment
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Hand and foot tattoos will fade more quickly by nature- and additional charges may be applied for any touch-ups
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To schedule a touch-up, shoot me an email directly and I'll get you booked in!
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I love pictures of your healed leetle tattoos! So send me photos/tag @peachbabystudio and @peachbaby on Instagram of your healed bbs and you'll be entered to win some fun treats!
