1. Remove the bandage in 3 to 4 hours. DO NOT RE-BANDAGE 

2. Wash your tattoo frequently with antibacterial soap and hot water. Your fingers work best. DO NOT USE ANYTHING ABRASIVE. Blot dry with a clean towel. Clean this way every hour or as often as possible. The more frequently your tattoo is cleaned, the better it will heal.

3. DO NOT soak your new tattoo or expose it to salt, chlorinated or freshwater for at least three weeks. Your tattoo must be fully healed before you can go swimming. 

4. Apply Aquaphor Ointment in a thin coat and wipe away any excess. The skin should not look shiny or wet. Use this after every cleaning for 2 days. 

5. (3rd day and on) Apply either Lubriderm, Curel, or a similarly neutral, fragrance-free, aloe-free lotion to the tattoo throughout the day with freshly washed hands. A little bit goes a long way. DO NOT OVER MOISTURIZE. Too much lotion or Aquaphor can damage a new tattoo.

6. DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR NEW TATTOO TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR THREE WEEKS–INCLUDING ARTIFICIAL TANNING BEDS! After it is healed, avoid sun contact on your tattoo to prevent color fading and line clarity. If the sun cannot be avoided apply a good sunblock (30 SPF or better) to the tattoo. 

7. Tattoos peel slightly during the healing process and itch like a sunburn. This is normal. DO NOT PICK, SCRATCH, OR BE OVERLY FUSSY WITH IT! Leave it alone and let your skin heal. 

For questions call Aloha Monkey Tattoo 952-882-8868