How to care for tattoos

Tattoo is one of the ways of self-expression and a bright element of a modern youth style. If you decide on the tattoo, in addition to choosing a competent wizard and a suitable image, you should know the rules for the care of the tattoo, so as not to harm their own health.

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How to care for the tattoo in the first day after applying

From how systematically caring for a tattoo will depend on the result. Before receiving the perfect image, no less than 2 weeks should pass, so that the skin linked loss occurred. Failure to comply with tattoo care recommendations can lead not only to disappointment from its inesthetical species, but also to more serious problems.

• After executing the tattoo, the master covers the image area with a special bandage to eliminate the contact of the injured skin area with an external environment. Consult the master when you need to remove the bandage - depending on the type of material, it can be on the body from 2 to 24 hours. Dense bandages that do not stick to the skin and can absorb well, you can leave for 24 hours. A thin bandage or film must be removed after 2-3 hours. Before removing the bandage, thoroughly rinse your hands with antibacterial soap and carefully remove the bandage, trying not to damage the skin.
• Next you need to rinse a tattoo to remove sucpés. It can be done with warm water (or room temperature) with the addition of soap solution. Use soap without dyes and fragrances, such as baby liquid soap. Do not use sponges, gloves, sponges, wash the area of \u200b\u200bthe tattoo using only his hands. If you find that some of the ink is washed away, do not worry - this is normal.
• Gently laughing the skin with a dense cotton sponge or a soft paper towel, moving from the center to the edge. Do not use the towel and do not rub the skin - you can damage the already injured layer, which will lead to bleeding or inflammation. Then give the skin to dry for 10-15 minutes.
• Apply a special ointment or lotion on the Tattoo area recommended by the Master. If you have not discussed this, take D-Panthenol or Bepanten. Do not use the means containing in the composition of alcohol, cortisone or aloe vera. After absorbing ointments, close the tattoo with a film, strengthen the edges using a patch. Repeat the procedure described during the first z-x days in the morning and in the evening.

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How to care for the tattoo in the first 2-3 weeks

• In the process of healing, the damaged skin will be closed in the form of thin films and it takes a little it is a natural process. Try not to comb and not injure the area of \u200b\u200bthe tattoo and observe sterility during processing, otherwise there is a risk of infection.
• On the third day, the film needs to be removed and then handle the tattoo of Z - 4 times a day in the form of washing, drying and applying ointments. No longer need to close the tattoo with a film or bandage. Do not allow drying and formation of crusts.
• If the tattoo is made in the place, which is usually closed by clothes, try to wear loose things. Tight clothing, especially from synthetic tissues, may cause irritation and development of inflammation.
• Close the tattoo from exposure to direct sunlight. Failure to comply with this rule can lead to dryness and damage to the healing skin, as well as the change in the color of the tattoo.
• Exclude for a few weeks long baths, visit the pool, baths and saunas. The skin can be frozen from water and high temperature, thereby spoiling a type of tattoo.
• Follow the tattoo state. With proper care, the risk of inflammation is small enough, but still it is impossible to completely exclude it. If the skin in the tattoo area blushed, swelling, purulent education, should be immediately access to the doctor.

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How to care for tattoo after healing

• Under the action of ultraviolet rays, the color of the tattoo may lose the intensity. Use sunscreen when leaving the house, starting from the second month after applying the tattoo. For the same reason, give up visiting a solarium.
• Try so that the tattoo is not constantly in a wet environment - it can lead to a change in its color. If you are prone to sweating, give preference for clothes from natural tissues or capable of absorbing excessive moisture.
• Clean the skin to prevent dryness and peeling - use moisturizing creams and lotions.