The ideal tattoo ointment should be a thick, occlusive product that forms a protective barrier to help prevent scabbing and keep ink colors vibrant.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Aquaphor has long been a go-to skincare solution. Renowned for soothing dry and itchy skin while healing minor wounds, Aquaphor is noncomedogenic, so it won’t block pores. This clear pot of jelly goodness contains petrolatum, lanolin, glycerin, and bisabolol from chamomile extract.
Popular uses for this ointment include protecting new tattoos, soothing chapped lips, relieving diaper rash, and soft cracked heels and cuticles.
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion
This lightweight and oil-free lotion is the ideal treatment for dry skin. Packed with three essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and phytosphingosine, it won’t clog your pores and is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.
The ointment is thicker than lotion and ideal for healing damaged skin.
Tattoo Goo
Tattoo enthusiasts love this natural product for its proven track record and excellent moisturization properties. It includes processed butter with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory triterpenes, phenolics, and shea and cocoa butter. It is free from fragrances, dyes, and chemicals.
Avene Antimicrobial Cream
Avene provides another excellent tattoo aftercare ointment option with this antimicrobial cream. It is packed with ceramides that strengthen the skin and acts as a barrier against harmful bacteria and microbes. It is fragrance-free, colorant-free, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and dermatologist tested. Copper and zinc combine with other active ingredients to reduce the appearance of blemishes caused by microbes.
