AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

From your friends at Cow Harbor Tattoo and Art

• After no more than 1-2 hours after your tattoo, remove the bandage and wash gently with warm water an antibacterial soap. Let your tattoo air dry for about 5-10 minutes.

• Apply a thin layer of your preferred healing ointment about 3-5 times a day, for the first 10-14 days. Make sure your hands are clean before applying ointment! (recommended products are Aquaphor, Hustle Butter, or redemption tattoo aftercare.

• After the first 10-14 days, switch to preferred fragrance free lotion of your choice until the skin is smooth and back to normal. (Lubriderm, Eucerin, Avino, etc..)

• Always make sure to keep the tattoo clean by washing it once in the morning and once at night with soap and water.

• Avoid hot tubs, beaches, pools, baths or submerging the tattoo underwater completely. Showers are fine.

• If you experience any complications or issues during the healing process, come and show your artist. They will help explain what has happened, if need be, we will send you to the doctor.

• DO NOT pick or scratch the tattoo. It will get a little flakey and itchy during the healing process. It is normal to let them fall off naturally to avoid pulling the ink out of your skin during the healing process.