Some tattoo aftercare products should not be used on a tattoo. There is a real chance they may contain chemicals that are toxic to your tattoo and your general well-being. These products should be avoided as part of your tattoo aftercare regime.
Many of these ingredients are in trusted skincare products. Most of which are popular and well known in the tattoo industry.
If used over a long period of time, it can and will damage tattoos.
A closer look at these ingredients.
A closer look at this issue will let you make better and safer choices for your skin and your tattoo.
There is a vast amount of outdated and incorrect information available online. Believe it or not, some tattoo studios are still offering misguided advice on tattoo aftercare.
Staying safe using a good quality aftercare is easy. Simply use only products crafted from clean, natural ingredients that are chemical free and made only for tattoo aftercare.
Read the label on the tattoo aftercare and be very sure there is no ingredients from petroleum or other chemicals.
A few simple checks can ensure a fast healing new tattoo without infection, damage or irritation. These checks can ensure a tattoo looking it’s absolute best.
Continue using the same quality aftercare after healing is completed to protect your skin and the tattoo ink.
Some things to consider.
Consider your skin as the great protector guarding you against all the contaminants and injuries out there.
When getting a new tattoo you are disrupting this protection and tattoo aftercare products will travel much deeper into the skin than they should. Sometimes reaching the blood stream. Remember, it’s not just a piece of art but a sensitive area that needs special care.
Unsafe ingredients are common in some aftercare products. Petrolatum and mineral oils are not always pure and the contaminants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s) can do a lot of harm to a new tattoo.
Only ever use safe, natural products. Products that are free from all petroleum an chemicals that are made specifically for tattoos especially tattoo healing products.
It is important to understand the dynamics of tattooing skin and how to choose tattoo aftercare products. Be sure they are not only free of potentially harmful ingredients but are a great protector of infection, damage and minor injuries.
