AFTERCARE

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 Second Skin

· Take out the Second Skin in the shower 24-48 hours after its application. Rinse out the excess blood, plasma and ink of the tattoo. 

· When you get out of the shower, dry the tattoo with a clean towel by dabbing gently on it or let it air dry.

· The other days of showering, use an unscented gentle soap (ex: Dove, CeraVe) to clean up the tattoo and rinse it afterwards.

Moisturizing

· Start hydrating the tattoo when it starts to itch. Usually this occurs 2-3 days after the second skin has been taken out. If it doesn’t itch, start hydrating it 3 days after having taken off the second skin.

· To hydrate the tattoo, I suggest using an unscented and non-greasy cream (ex: Aveeno). If your skin is sensible, I suggest using Bacitin (an antiseptic cream that is less intrusive then Polysporin but in the same family).

· Apply the lotion 2 to 3 times per day. When it itches, this means that your skin is thirsty. Try not to exceed applying the lotion 3 times in the day.

· Continue to moisturize your skin for a minimum of 3 weeks (skin is the biggest organ of the body so hydrating it is always important).

For the following weeks

· For minimum 4 weeks, don't submerge the tattoo in the water (ex: bath, pool, spa, lake, beach, etc.) . Also, avoid activities that involves excessive sweating (ex: gym, sauna, etc.) & direct exposure of the tattoo in the sun.

· If the tattoo needs touch-ups, it will possible to do them free of charge between 3 month-1year following the day of the appointment.

Every skin is a unique textile, the most important is to listen to its needs!

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have some questions.

OYA x JUDE

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