You just returned from the tattoo parlor and you can not get enough of that you finally decided to make a tattoo? Congratulations! But while you have done only half the case. Now that the tattoo is not spoiled and its color does not fade, it needs special care for at least the next two weeks. So today we will talk about how to properly care for a tattoo.
If you did a tattoo in a well-tested salon with a good master, then you probably already gave general recommendations for care and you should strictly follow them. But unfortunately, some masters may, because of their ignorance in medicine, give obsolete advice on care. Therefore, in order to be sure of the correctness of their actions, read this material.
Stage 1. A few hours after the tattoo
After the master has pinned you a tattoo, he must close it with an antibacterial bandage. Since the procedure injures the upper layer of the skin, it is necessary to protect the wound from entering it with dust. Usually the dressing is worn for 3-4 hours after the procedure, and then taken off. But sometimes, depending on how successfully the procedure has passed, the master can increase the compress time of up to 6-8 hours.
After this time, carefully remove the bandage and rinse the place with warm water with antibacterial soap. Do not rub rice too hard and do not use a loofah. Your goal now is to gently wash off the sap that has emerged on the surface of the skin so that it does not heal the dry crust. The water must be warm, not hot.
Have you washed your tattoo? Excellent. Now gently, without rubbing, pat it with a napkin and smear with ointment with antibacterial action. Most often, for this purpose, apply the ointment "Bepanten", which removes inflammation, kills germs and has a slight cooling effect. Do not apply any bandages anymore, leave the tattoo open.
Do not experiment with other ointments unless you are prescribed by their master, from whom you have been doing tattoos, since not all medicinal antibacterial agents are suitable for tattooing. Some of them generally can lead to the fact that the picture will fade or even slightly spread.
Stage 2. The first 3 days after applying the tattoo
At this time in place of the fresh tattoo will be actively advocate a transparent liquid - a sultana. Your task is not to let tattoos form on the spot. Therefore, every day, a few times lubricate the tattoo ointment "Bepanten." Apply the ointment with a thin layer so that it is absorbed. You can not wet the tattoo for the first 2-3 days, but if you still need to take a shower, wrap this area with food film in such a way that water does not get on your skin. Accordingly, hot tubs, a swimming pool, a sauna and a sauna are also canceled.
Since in the first 3-5 days care for the tattoo will be very problematic, it is better to stay at home. Clothing at this time should be worn spacious, so as not to injure the place of drawing. The best products are cotton products, the avat of silk and synthetic things should be avoided.
Also forget for a given period of time about scrubs, peelings, hair removal and other cosmetology joys on the damaged skin area. In addition, it is forbidden to use any alcohol-containing products - tonics, lotions, etc. Since the tattoo is still quite fresh, from alcohol its color can mingle a few tones. Hide this area from direct sunlight and certainly do not sunbathe either on the beach or in the solarium. In the first 3-5 days, it is also not recommended to drink any alcoholic beverages and coffee.
Stage 3. The next 7 days after applying the tattoo
At this time, the tattoo can already be wetted, but in no case can I rub the washcloth or use a scrub. Do not scratch this place and generally try to touch it as little as possible. The color of the picture in this period may seem slightly faded. Do not worry, after the final healing, the tattoo will become as bright as it should be. Also from the skin in this place can go very thin transparent film. Do not try to remove them, let them sail alone. It's just a thin layer of dead skin.
Until the full healing of the tattoo, you can not engage in active sports and go to the bath. All because of the fact that during sports exercises the skin begins to actively develop sweat, and he, as is known, is a strong irritant and can provoke inflammation.
In these days, you still can not sunbathe either on the beach or in the salon. Avoid public places for swimming, so as not to infect the infection under the skin. The treasure must no longer stand out, the inflammation will gradually begin to disappear, and every day you will notice that the skin is recovering. 10-14 days after tattoos, the tattoo should completely heal.
When the tattoo is fully healed, the skin in this part of the room is again taken care of in the usual way. The only advice: protect the paste from direct sunlight, as they contribute to the fading of the pattern. Especially fast can fade tattoos made in yellow, pink, orange paint. Black, blue and dark green tattoos fade much less. In order for the figure to always be bright, before going out for the sun, lubricate the skin with this sun-protecting cream of category not lower than UV-45.