- First day: Keep your tattoo wrapped for about 2 hours, clean it, apply balm, wrap it overnight (only the first night), and clean it again in the morning.
- How to clean:
- Use warm water.
- Be gentle; avoid rubbing.
- Do not use a washcloth, only clean hands.
- Avoid soaking your tattoo (no baths or long showers).
- Ensure removal of all ink or blood.
- After cleaning:
- Pat it dry with kitchen paper.
- Avoid using a towel.
- Apply cream when the tattoo is dry.
- Recommended products for your tattoo:
- Bepanthen, Cicaplast balm, or products available in the shop.
- Avoid Vaseline, Nivea, or other body lotions.
- Apply 3-4 times a day for the first week, 2 times a day for the second week, and once a day for the third week.
- Try to clean your tattoo before each new application of balm.
- Dusty or dirty work environment:
- Wrap your tattoo to prevent infection.
- Allow the tattoo to breathe and clean it upon returning home.
- What not to do:
- Avoid touching your tattoo with dirty hands; always wash them before contact.
- Avoid swimming, saunas, baths, or sun exposure with a fresh tattoo for 4 weeks.
- Do not apply sunscreen in the first 3 weeks.
- If your tattoo itches, refrain from picking or scratching it.
- After 4 weeks:
- Contact me at lamournoirtattoo@gmail.com.
- Send a well-lit, close picture of your healed tattoo.
- If a touch-up is needed, I will advise you.
- You can now expose your tattoo to sun (with SPF 50), swim, or bathe.
If you have any questions, please contact lamournoirtattoo@gmail.com.