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    The document provides tattoo aftercare instructions for the first few weeks following a tattoo. It recommends using mild antibacterial soap, ointment, baby wipes and plastic wrap. For the first day it instructs to leave the plastic on for 3-10 hours, wash with soap and pat dry, then apply ointment and rewrap. The second day involves washing every 2-3 hours and rewrapping before sleep without using lotion. During the 3 week healing process it recommends washing 3-4 times daily and applying a thin layer of ointment, avoiding sweating for the first few days. It also lists activities to avoid like swimming, sunbathing, touching with dirty hands, and not picking at

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    The document provides tattoo aftercare instructions for the first few weeks following a tattoo. It recommends using mild antibacterial soap, ointment, baby wipes and plastic wrap. For the first day it instructs to leave the plastic on for 3-10 hours, wash with soap and pat dry, then apply ointment and rewrap. The second day involves washing every 2-3 hours and rewrapping before sleep without using lotion. During the 3 week healing process it recommends washing 3-4 times daily and applying a thin layer of ointment, avoiding sweating for the first few days. It also lists activities to avoid like swimming, sunbathing, touching with dirty hands, and not picking at

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    Tattoo Aftercare: You Would Want To Use The Following Products

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    The document provides tattoo aftercare instructions for the first few weeks following a tattoo. It recommends using mild antibacterial soap, ointment, baby wipes and plastic wrap. For the first day it instructs to leave the plastic on for 3-10 hours, wash with soap and pat dry, then apply ointment and rewrap. The second day involves washing every 2-3 hours and rewrapping before sleep without using lotion. During the 3 week healing process it recommends washing 3-4 times daily and applying a thin layer of ointment, avoiding sweating for the first few days. It also lists activities to avoid like swimming, sunbathing, touching with dirty hands, and not picking at

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    TATTOO AFTERCARE

    You would want to use the following products: Mild antibacterial or antimicrobial soaps (pH neutral) or curd soap Ointment (e.g. Bepanthen, Bacitracin) Baby wipes (sensitive, oil-free) Crepe tape Saran wrap or some kind of plastic

    1st day (after being tattooed): Remove the wrap from the tattoo no sooner than after 3 hours or max 10 hours. Wash wound with lukewarm water and mild antibacterial soap (pH neutral) or curd soap. Then pat dry (do not rub) tattoo with clean towel or pulp. Apply ointment and wrap tattoo before going to sleep.

    2nd day: Wash tattoo every 2 3 hours and wrap. Do not use lotion! Renew saran wrap before going to sleep.

    While healing (3 weeks):

    Wash tattoo at least 3 4 times a day and apply a thin layer of ointment. (make sure that no greasy residue remains on the skin). During the first 3 5 days avoid profuse perspiration through sports or intensive exertion.

    Only take showers (never submerge your tattoo in a bath or hot tub!) DONTS

    Swimming pools, seaside resorts, sauna Sunbathing, solarium Never touch with dirty hands or clothing etc. Avoid other peoples sweat and / or body fluids Friction by tight, rough and fuzzy clothing Never tear off scab, scratch or in any other way fiddle with the tattoo Protect tattoo from direct sunlight in the first 3 weeks to prevent discoloration and scarring.

    Poor hygiene, disregarding this tattoo aftercare manual, diseases such as colds or influenza infection etc., the taking of meds or drugs will have a negative effect on the healing process and may damage the tattoo. If you have any questions call us (+49 (30) 85 40 69 46) or pay us a visit at the shop!!! (Wexstr. 25, U- and S-Bahn Bundesplatz)

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