Tattoo Aftercare Products: What You Need to Know

Tattoos is a form of human expression for centuries. However, the trend of getting inked began in the last decade. It is a design made by inserting ink, dyes, and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Though nowadays, there is a popular trend of getting a tattoo, which gives rise to aftercare tattoo products such as moisturizers, wax, lotions, balms, soaps, ointments, and soothing gels. These have given rise to many more companies offering new differentiation of tattoo products.

The rising use of tattoo aftercare products and increasing investments on product differentiation will spur the demand for the tattoo aftercare products market. Also, a rise in technology, urbanization, social media marketing, and disposable income with anticipated changes in the government regulations related to the operation of tattoo aftercare products will increase the market value of the tattoo aftercare products market. However, skin allergy, including pigmentation loss and scars in individuals due to tattoo and side effects due to the use of aftercare products, may restrict the growth of the market in the forecasted period.

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A tattoo is more than just a piece of art and a way to assert your personal style. It’s a medical procedure, because the artist uses a needle to insert the ink underneath your skin. Any time you open the skin, you leave yourself vulnerable to scarring and infections.

Caring for your tattoo can prevent these complications and ensure that it heals properly. Both you and your artist play equal roles in this process. Along with going to a licensed and reputable tattoo artist, you need to take care of your new tattoo at home.

How to care for your tattoo

Aftercare starts as soon as your tattoo is done. The artist should apply a thin layer of petroleum ointment over the tattoo, and then cover the area in a bandage or plastic wrap. This covering prevents bacteria from getting into your skin. It also protects the tattoo from rubbing on your clothes and getting irritated.

Keep the dressing on for a few hours. It will help absorb any fluid or excess ink that leaks from the tattoo.

After a few hours, you can remove the bandage. Wash your hands first with lukewarm water and soap. Then gently wash the tattoo with fragrance-free soap and water.

Pat your skin dry with a soft cloth. Apply a small amount of petroleum ointment to the tattoo. You can keep the bandage off at this point to let your skin breathe.

Tattoo aftercare products

• Clean Towel, Moisturizing Lotion
• While your tattoo heals, you should:
• wear sun-protective clothing whenever you go outside
• call your tattoo artist or doctor if you have any signs of infection or other problems

You shouldn’t:

• cover your tattoo with sunblock until it’s fully healed
• scratch or pick at the tattoo
• wear tight clothing over the tattoo
• go swimming or immerse your body in water (showers are fine)

Source: the Insight partners & healthline