. Protat Tattoo Aftercare Advise from your

PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTIST 

 

Protat Natural Tattoo Aftercare 

Your Skin art has been hygienically applied with sterile equipment. To preserve a fresh un-faded result, it is essential to avoid infection during the healing period.  Your new tattoo will take approximately 5-10 days to heal, the healing time is related to the amount of physical damage to the skin and the moisture in that area. The skin must be moisturized and protected from the damaging UV rays of the sun. 

WASH

  •  It is important cleanse your fresh tattoo under warm running water as soon as possible (within 1 hour is preferred) after you tattoo appointment.  DO NOT use bar sap as it can contaminate and dry out the fresh tattoo. Also using Anti Bacterial soap is not recommended as the tattoo applied by the Professional Artist is done so using clean and antiseptic techniques to avoid the introduction of nasty bacteria. Warm running water is all your tattoo will need, unless your Professional Artist recommends a Tattoo specific cleansing wash for you to use. DO NOT use a washcloth or sponge. Pat dry. DO NOT rub or scratch.   

 

APPLY CREAM

  •  Using a Tattoo Specific Aftercare Cream is important for any Fresh Tattoo. After washing your fresh tattoo it is important to an Aftercare Cream to ensure excellent hydration. Protat Aftercare Cream is our product of choice for over 10 years. Protat Aftercare Cream helps reduce scab formation as well as locking in colour pigments for a rapid heal. Rapid healing is an important factor in any aftercare choice. It is important to apply only a thin layer to your fresh tattoo, and massage it in well to influence your body to naturally heal itself. DO NOT leave a thick film on the surface. Your artist can recommend an appropriate amount to use on your tattoo. Apply cream 2 to 3 times a day, or as necessary to keep the tattoo slightly moist. DO NOT allow the skin to dry out. Wear clean clothes, and avoid close fitting items that may rub or irritate your tattoo. 

 

 AVOID-During the healing period 

  • Sunbathing; Chlorine; soaking in a bath; Unwashed clothes; Touching with unwashed hands; Scratching; Salt water; Oral contact; Swimming.