New Tattoos require special care to heal correctly and retain vibrancy. Here are some of the top products on the market that will keep your ink looking its best.
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion
Popular with artists, this healing ointment contains ceramides to strengthen skin while remaining unscented – essential for effective healing processes.
Aveeno’s best-selling body lotion provides a quick solution for dry skin patches. Gentle on sensitive skin and effective at hydrating for 24 hours, its non-comedogenic formula won’t clog pores either!
This product is free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oil, toluene, and chemical sunscreens. It is also cruelty-free and recommended by dermatologists.
Although initially designed for the body, some customers have reported successfully using Aveeno Body Lotion as a face moisturizer with no adverse reactions. Always test on a small area of skin first.
Aquaphor Light Therapy Ointment
This ointment has a glycerin-whipped formula that soothes minor cuts and burns by creating a protective barrier. It locks in existing moisture for an ideal healing environment.
It can also be used to remedy chapped lips and superficial burns and as a makeup, base to transform powder-based products into cream formulations.
However, it may not be ideal for acne-prone skin as it can clog pores if applied heavily to areas that sweat heavily.
Hustle Butter
Hustle Butter is an all-in-one tattoo care formula designed to serve multiple functions. It reduces redness and swelling with shea, mango, cocoa butter, vitamins, and natural oils.
It is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free and works effectively as a tattooing glide and alternative to petroleum-based products. It suits all skin types and can be used on tattooed and untattooed areas.
Cleanskin Cleansing Tattoo Wipes
These baby-like wipes are affordable and practical for tattoo cleaning. They are free from soaps, lotions, and chemicals that could irritate sensitive tattoo skin.
The kit includes tattoo soap and recovery balm, which provide antibacterial protection, help reduce scabbing, and promote faster healing times.
Saniderm
Saniderm is a vegan-friendly tattoo aftercare bar soap designed to nourish and moisturize inked skin. It contains shea butter and sea buckthorn oil to hydrate skin and fight infection. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
