1. Take bandage off after the time you were instructed to do so (times vary depending on bandage type) and gently wash with antibacterial soap and warm water using only your hand. (Never use a cloth/sponge or anything similar to wash an unhealed tattoo.)
2. Dry your tattoo gently by patting it with a clean towel, (never wipe your unhealed tattoo.)
3. Gently apply your aftercare lotion twice a day. Apply as thin of a coat as u can each time, you don’t want to over saturate your tattoo. Use a lotion that does not contain fragrances or petroleum, good examples would be (lubriderm, aquaphor, tattoo goo, any type of tattoo lotion specifically designed for tattoos), DO NOT USE VASELINE OR A&D!!!
4. Keep your tattoo out of the sun, tanning beds, lakes, pools, or anything that submerges your tattoo for long periods of time (SHOWERS ARE OK) until it is fully healed.
6. Tattoo should be completely healed within 4 weeks