Caring for your new tattoo

1.  Wash the tattoo twice a day for

     the first week, and once a day

     after that until healed.

2.  Apply unscented lotion to your

     tattoo when it feels dry, 2-4 times

     daily.

3.  Do not scratch or pick your tattoo.

4.  Do not soak your tattoo in water.

     Ex.-Lakes, rivers, pools, hot tubs,

     etc.

5.  Avoid the sun and tanning beds

    for at least two weeks.  Do not

    apply tanning lotions until after

    tattoo is healed.

 

Caring for your new piercing

1.  Only touch your piercing with

     clean hands when applying 

     aftercare solution.

2.  Do not rotate jewelry until the

     piercing is completely moistened

     with aftercare solution, or the

     "Crusties" can reopen the skin

     inside the hole, taking longer to

     heal.

3.  Do not soak your piercing in water.

     Ex.-Lakes, rivers, pools, hot tubs,

     etc.

4.  Avoid the sun and tanning beds for

     at least two weeks.  Do not apply

     tanning lotions to unhealed

     piercings.