**NO** Lake water, chlorinated water, saltwater, or direct sun light for 4 weeks after the tattoo is completed.

[Day 1 – Day 5]

Wash the tattoo twice daily with Orange Dial liquid anti-bacterial soap and warm water, then and pat dry. Apply a THIN layer of ‘Aquaphor’ Ointment and massage into the tattoo. You want to use apply just enough Ointment to keep the tattoo shiny in amount, don’t over do it, a little goes a long way! Keep a nice thin layer of the Ointment on the tattoo for the first 5-7 days AT ALL TIMES. Do not let your tattoo dry out at any time, for any reason.

[Day 5 – Day 10+]

After Day 5 – 7 depending on how the tattoo is healing, you may stop using the Aquaphor and switch to an unscented hand lotion, applying the lotion 3x – 5x a day. Nivea, Curel, Lurbiderm, Aveeno, are all great options. Continue to use the lotion until the peeling subsidies. Total healing time varies depending on the area of the tattoo, size of the tattoo, how you heal, and how you take seriously you are about your aftercare. Typical healing time is 10- 14 days. If you have any questions or concerns during the healing process, it is always recommended to reach out to your artist!