Some individuals can experience health complications after getting tattoos, including infections, allergic reactions, and bloodborne diseases.
Skin Issues
Due to excess scar tissue growth, skin issues like granulomas and keloid scarring may develop following tattooing.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is essential to a skincare routine for anyone, especially for tattooed skin. Before exposing it to sunlight (usually four to six weeks later), the tattooed skin needs to have fully healed and recovered.
Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB ray protection without oxybenzone or octinoxate. This helps safeguard tattooed areas from sunburn.
Alba Botanica’s convenient spray applicator ensures a painless experience. Look for sunscreens specifically tailored for tattoos, as they contain less fragrance and color, resulting in a superior experience. Sheer formulas are preferable to avoid a white cast over your tattoo.
Pain
Tattooing can cause intense and long-lasting side effects. Pain levels depend on location, proximity to nerves, age, and weight.
Two common types of tattoo pain include burning pain, which feels like hot needles piercing the skin, and scratching pain, which is more irritating in nature. Tattoo pain can last from hours to days following the application.
Infections
tattoos involve thousands of pricks to inject ink beneath the skin’s surface, making individuals susceptible to inflammation, allergic reactions, and infections.
Faded Ink
tattoos naturally fade over time due to various reasons. Sun exposure and friction are two primary factors contributing to tattoo fading.
Direct sunlight can damage and degrade tattoo ink over time, requiring frequent refreshing to maintain effectiveness. Exposure to sunlight for extended periods increases the risk of tattoo fading.
Friction from rough clothing, harsh skin care products, sweat, and environmental factors also contribute to tattoo fading. Proper aftercare is crucial to avoid fading and maintain healthy tattoos.
