Second Skin Instructions:
Your goal is to wear this second skin for one week. While it is on, you might notice blood, plasma, and excess ink under the bandage (this is expected, and totally normal), you can apply a clean patch after the first 24 hours if desired. When your week is up, you want to remove it in the shower, after soap is no longer in use, and before you turn the shower off. Rinse your tattoo under the water and gently wash your tattoo.
By this point, your tattoo will be 80 - 90% healed, and shouldn't have any major scabbing. If there are no scabs on your tattoo, just apply ointment whenever it feels dry! If you do still have scabs, please continue reading to the normal aftercare instructions.
Regular Tattoo Aftercare Instructions:
Your tattoo has been wrapped in cellophane, after 1-2 hours, remove the plastic wrap, and wash with unscented antibacterial handsoap (Dial Gold is just fine!). Pat dry with a CLEAN papertowel, let it air dry for about 5-10 minutes, and then apply ointment to the area! Please do NOT use any ointments that are petroleum based. My personal favorite is Vitalitree, you can get it online, or locally at Black Diamond.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please remember, your tattoo is an open wound. You should NOT put it in any sort of situation where it could get infected. NO LAKES, OCEANS, HOT TUBS, BATHTUBS OR SUN-TANNING FOR 21 DAYS AFTER RECIEVING YOUR TATTOO.
