Your tattoo is healing and peeling. It is normal and natural. Here are some tips to follow.
Keep It Moisturized
- Your skin needs to stay hydrated while your tattoo heals.
- Moisturizing your tattoo will help it heal faster and better.
- It will also soothe your skin and prevent irritation.
- And it will keep your tattoo colours bright and beautiful.
- Use a small amount of A&D ointment or a particular tattoo-healing product.
- Massage it gently into your skin.
- Don’t use too much; you will smother your tattoo and trap moisture under it.
- Avoid water and sweat as much as possible.
- They can wash out the ink from your tattoo before it sets in.
- Keep your showers short and mild.
Don’t Sunburn
- Sunlight can damage your new tattoo and slow down its healing.
- It can also fade the colours and make them look dull.
- Your tattoo will peel like sunburned skin as it heals.
- This is how your body removes the dead skin cells on top of your tattoo.
- But it may take longer for more extensive or more colourful tattoos.
- Don’t pick at the peeling skin; you will hurt your tattoo and cause infection.
- Let it fall off naturally and gently.
- Protect your tattoo from the sun and dirt while it heals.
- Cover it with clothing or sunscreen when you go outside.
- Keep it clean and dry when you are indoors.
Don’t Scrub
- Scrubbing your tattoo can irritate and make it peel more than necessary.
- It can also remove the ink from your tattoo and make it look patchy or faded.
- Instead of scrubbing, use a soft towel to pat your tattoo dry after washing it.
- Choose a towel that is made of cotton or other natural fibres.
- They are more gentle and effective than synthetic towels.
- You can also use a moisturizer or serum designed for tattoos.
Don’t Pull Off Scabs
- Scabs are a sign that your tattoo is healing well.
- They form a protective layer over your tattoo to remove germs and dirt.
- They also hold the ink while your skin heals underneath them.
- When your scabs are ready, they will flake off by themselves.
- This may look scary, but it is normal and good for your tattoo.
- Don’t pull or pick at your scabs; you will risk scarring and infection.
- You will also lose some of the ink from your tattoo and create gaps or holes in it.
- Touching or scratching your peeling tattoo can push the ink out or cause inflammation.
