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Aftercare efforts. The healing process of a tattoo is no joke, and it's not something you can slack on. Thankfully, it all centers around one main step: moisturizing.
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Whether you're contemplating a first tattoo or have too many to count, you can benefit from a refresher on how often to moisturize new body art. We spoke with tattoo artist Koral Ladna and board-certified dermatologist Elliot Love to suss out all the details. Read on for everything you need to know to help your tattoo heal perfectly.
You should start moisturizing your new tattoo right away and not stop for some time. Love says there's an immediate need to keep a new tattoo moisturized: Moisturizing helps to prevent scabbing and promote healing.
During the healing process, you should moisturize your tattoo three to six times a day, Ladna says. Keeping your tattoo hydrated during the initial days is especially critical. If your tattoo becomes too dry, the healing may actually take longer, and you may risk losing color saturation.
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Once your tattoo is fully healed after three weeks, any damage to the epidermis will be regenerated and your tattoo will settle into your dermis, Ladna continues. This natural process of healing also changes the appearance of the tattoo. After your tattoo heals, any time the outer layer of your skin is dry it can make your healed tattoo look less crisp than the day you got it. That’s normal. However, moisturizing your epidermis can give your tattoo a crisper and more fresh look.
Lotion is the obvious answer, but what it contains makes all the difference. The best moisturizer is an oil-based emollient, but these can be tedious to use because they can be difficult to spread on the skin, says Love. And they can leave a greasy feel and appearance to the skin leading to decreased usage. Because of that, you may want to opt for tattoo balms or gels instead. Provided these products say they are specifically formulated for tattoo healing, they're a great choice (and are often more portable, too).
Additionally, there are ingredients in lotion you'll want to avoid. Products containing ingredients such as fragrance, lanolin, and/or parabens should be avoided because of the risk of irritation or allergic reaction, recommends Love. It's worth noting that those reactions can occur even after a tattoo is healed; Personally, I can't ever wear wool socks (lanolin is derived from wool) because they irritate the lower leg and ankle tattoos I've had for many years.
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In the long term, tattooed skin does not have significantly different moisturizing needs than skin that hasn't been inked. However, moisturizing tattoos is key to keeping them at their best. New tattoos (within a few days) may have a higher absorption rate due to the epidermal damage allowing for an easier passage, says Love. However, once healed there is no difference in absorption rates between tattooed skin and not tattooed skin. It should be moisturized based on your needs, at least once daily.
If your tattoo is looking dull or dry, it could benefit from moisturizing. This is a no-brainer if your tattoo is on an area of your body that people tend to massage lotion into daily, such as your arms or legs. But if your art is on a different part of your body that you don't regularly moisturize, it's worth looking closely to see if it's suffering. Incorporating that step into your skincare routine will help keep your ink vibrant and bright.
Moisturizing a new tattoo is a key step in the healing process. You'll want to begin soon after you get the tattoo done and continue three to six times a day for about three weeks. In addition to that, wash the tattoo once or twice a day. Avoid direct sunlight, don't sit in hot tubs, and save that ocean dip for after it's healed. If your artist put on a Saniderm bandage, you'll be able to skip the first few days of care, but don't leave it on for more than four days and begin moisturizing and washing as soon as you remove it. Once healed, daily moisturizing will keep your tattoo looking fresh.When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.
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Rachel is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Dermatology. She has contributed to , as well as Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, Allure, Vogue, and the New York Times, and more
If you’re anything like me, pop culture has familiarized you with both the tattooing process and the final product, but not so much what happens in between. Naturally, questions about this in-between stage linger: How long does a tattoo take to heal? Is the healing process painful? And what are some signs that a tattoo isn't healing properly? As a dermatologist, I can tell you that these are perfectly normal questions to have. So ahead, I sat down with my board-certified colleague Dr. Liza A. Moore and tattoo artist Adam Makharita to demystify the tattoo healing process.
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It is normal for a tattoo to be red, swollen, and tender for the first 48 to 72 hours. There may also be some oozing of blood and/or ink during this time period. Makharita notes that these symptoms should improve significantly each day. Prolonged symptoms should be evaluated by your tattoo artist and/or a physician.
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As the healing process continues, the top layer of skin peels, flakes, scabs, and itches—similar to the response the body makes as it recovers from a sunburn. This is a normal, healthy recovery process. Avoid scratching, rubbing, picking at scabs, and physically removing peeling skin. Doing these things might only cause more injury and prolong the recovery period.
The visible signs noted above have typically resolved by the third week post-procedure, in our experience, however, the tattoo will may remain dull and dark appearing until approximately one month after the tattooing procedure. At the one-month mark, the tattoo may have taken on its permanent vibrant color. Remodeling of the skin underneath the tattoo will continue for three to six months when tattoos are fully healed.
In general, it takes approximately one month from the time of tattooing for a tattoo to take on its permanent form in a young, healthy individual, though as mentioned above, tattoos are considered fully healed around 3 months. However, there are some factors that can influence healing time. For one, tattoos with more saturated color areas may take slightly longer to heal. Makharita explains that saturated pigment requires more needle pricks to deposit ink than finer tattoos. This may create a larger inflammatory response, potentially requiring a longer recovery phase.
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Both experts have slightly different post-care instructions, but the core of their routine is the same: The body is capable of healing the wound as long as we don’t get in its way. Makharita emphasizes that improvement should occur daily, and that lack of daily improvement may be a sign of delayed wound healing or infection.
There are a few tell-tale signs that your tattoo isn't healing properly. Namely, if you're experiencing any redness, puffiness, or itching beyond a few days, consult with your physician. Also, if you notice any fluid or pus oozing from the tattoo, this may be a sign of infection.
The tattoo healing process is fairly straightforward. Swelling, pain, and oozing typically resolve by day three and are followed by itching and peeling for another week, in our experts' experience. Your tattoo may even look darker and duller than expected for the first month. Follow the proper course of care from your dermatologist and/or tattoo artist, as proper care may help protect you from infection and create a better tattoo result.
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