The way you care for your tattoo often determines its healing , durability and beauty .
After a tattoo is done, it takes between 4 to 6 weeks to heal, as this type of procedure leaves the skin sensitive and can sometimes cause wounds. It is important to carry out a correct cleaning and disinfection of it. The use of running water and a soap that maintains the physiological pH will help protect and maintain your tattoo. Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Pain Soap is indicated for sensitive skin, cleans gently and restores the skin barrier, also combating the itching that is common to occur, washing must be done carefully so as not to cause pain once the skin is more sensitive.
The use of saline for disinfection can also be a practical alternative to keep your tattoo clean and disinfected.
Another essential factor is the hydration of the tattoo, which must be carried out both during and after the healing process. Use a moisturizing cream with a healing action such as Avène Cicalfate+ Protective Repair Cream that soothes, protects and helps repair irritated skin, fighting itching and discomfort as it purifies and creates a protective barrier on the skin, its formula with [C+- Restore]™ that accelerates the speed of epidermal repair, promoting safer and faster healing of your tattoo.
Care with the sun and heat is extremely important, especially with the temperatures characteristic of this time of year. Sun exposure can cause significant skin damage and negatively affect your tattoos as UV rays interfere with the color and appearance of your tattoo.
Simply leaving home to go shopping requires the application of sun protection in order to protect the tattoo as much as possible, even if it is already healed, applying sun protection should be a common practice. Protectors with a sun protection factor (SPF) equal to or greater than 30 must be used and the application must cover the entire area of the tattoo, and it must be repeated every two hours in order to maintain a more complete protection. Protectors such as Isdin Fotoprotector Fusion Fluid Mineral SPF 50 do not have chemical sunscreens, being 100% made up of physical sunscreens that are healthier and safer for the environment and for the user, have a high tolerance and are indicated for sensitive skin, presenting high protection against UVA/UVB sun rays.
The use of thermal water can also be advantageous in order to combat heat and itching as they soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive and damaged skin. The spray formats are practical to carry with you everywhere.
Remember the 3 essential steps to take care of your tattoo:
- Cleaning and disinfection;
- Hydration;
- Solar protection.
