Tattoo Aftercare Guide
How to care for my fresh new tattoo?
Right After Your Tattoo – Second Skin Care
Keep the protective film (also known as second skin) on for 2–3 days, or at least 6 hours if your skin feels irritated.
Do not leave it on for more than 5 days.
It’s completely normal to see ink spreading or cloudiness under the second skin, this is just a mix of excess ink, plasma, and a bit of blood. It won’t affect the final result.
When it’s time to remove the second skin, do so under warm running water or while showering so that it's easier and less painful.
Gently rinse off any excess ink or fluid with clean water.
🧼 Cleaning the Tattoo
Wash the area gently using antibacterial or mild, unscented soap.
Rinse thoroughly until all plasma and pigment residue is gone.
Pat dry with a clean towel, don’t rub!
💧 Moisturising & Healing
During the healing period (usually 2–3 weeks), apply a thin layer of unscented moisturiser after showering or when the tattoo feels dry.
Avoid over-moisturising! A light layer is enough to keep it from drying out.
Do not scratch, rub, or pick at the tattoo, even if it’s itchy or peeling. This can cause patchy healing or loss of pigment.
🛁 Things to Avoid During Healing
No swimming, soaking, or submerging the tattoo in water (baths, pools, hot tubs) until it’s fully healed.
Avoid tight or rough clothing that rubs against the tattooed area.
Keep the area clean at all times!! Your tattoo is like an open wound and needs gentle care.
☀️ Sun Exposure & Long-Term Care
Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight during the healing process.
Once healed, always apply SPF/sunscreen when exposing your tattoo to the sun.
UV rays can cause colours to fade and make tattoos look dull over time and sun protection helps it looking fresh and vibrant!
If you still have any questions, check out FAQs or feel free to text me!
Some recommended items for Aftercare
If you already possess the necessary aftercare items from your previous tattoos, feel free to continue using them. Here are just some recommended after care items that i personally like!
Unscented Moisturiser
• Rosken skin repair moisturiser
• Aveeno Daily body lotion
Both are able to purchase at any Watson, Venus or Guardian.
Popular tattoo care brand
• Hustle Butter Tattoo care
• Tattoo Goo
Both are available to purchase on Shopee.
Tegaderm (optional)
Only put if your second skin came off and you want extra temporary protection.
Able to purchase at any pharmacy or Shopee.
Please let your tattoo air dry after 5 days of getting the tattoo done so that your tattoo can heal properly and start scabbing. You do not need this if your tattoos has been done for more than 5 days.
