What's Bad For My Tattoo?

  1. Sunlight - the Ultra Violet rays in sunshine will break down the ink in your tattoo, just like leaving anything coloured out to the elements. Avoid sunbathing for 6 weeks after your tattoo to allow the top layer of skin to heal. Whenever sunbathing cover your tattoo with sun-block so you keep your colour for years to come.
  2. Sunbeds - just as bad, if not worse, as natural sunlight for all the same reasons.
  3. Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs - firstly the Chlorine in Pools & Hot Tubs can bleach the colour in your new Tattoo. While your Tattoo is healing you are also at risk from bacteria so treat as you would any healing wound.
  4. Baths - if possible, showering is the best option for you while your Tattoo is healing. A scab needs to form over your Tattoo and shed in it's own natural time. Soaking in a bath can soften the scab and it may detach from the skin quicker than it should and you run the risk of removing colour from your Tattoo. If a bath is your only opton be careful when drying your Tattoo in order to not remove the skin prematurely.
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