Aftercare

Second Skin Aftercare Instructions:

  • Leave your second skin on for at least two days, but you can leave it on for up to a week as long as the seal is not broken

  • Remove your second skin in a warm shower

  • Start at a top corner, and pull towards your skin, like a command strip, instead of away from your skin, like a bandaid

  • If you notice your bandage peeling up and exposing any of your tattoo, leaking, or if there is a puncture anywhere, you will want to remove it so bacteria does not get trapped inside, and follow the next steps.

  • Wash with unscented soap (I use Dial Antibacterial Soap) for the following week or until it does not feel like a scab anymore. Pat dry with a CLEAN paper towel.

  • You can use Aquaphor for about 2 days after removing your bandage. Aquaphor makes a spray now! :D I prefer to use this on my tattoos, since you can wash it and not have to touch it again to apply. (You can get it here- https://amzn.to/3N23EIk)

  • After that, switch to using unscented lotion. Cetaphil moisturizing lotion or Lubriderm unscented lotion works great.

  • DO NOT substitute Vaseline for Aquaphor - it will not allow your tattoo to breathe. If Aquaphor is unavailable, look for a generic A&D ointment.

  • DO NOT submerge your tattoo in ANY water (bath tub, hot tubs, pools, oceans, lakes, etc.) for the following two weeks.

  • Do not do any extreme physical activity (running, lifting weights, yoga, etc.) for about 48 hours. This allows the ink to settle into the skin.

  • Do not pick or scratch at your tattoo. You can pat GENTLY, or apply lotion to help with any itching.

  • For the remainder of healing your tattoo, be sure to wash it if you get sweaty, come in contact with dirty surfaces, pets or other people.

  • Avoid direct sun, tight clothing, artificial fragrances.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO REACH OUT IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANY AFTERCARE!