TATTOO CARE | Earth and Ink Co

NO ALCOHOL, COFFEE OR PAINKILLERS BEFORE YOUR TATTOO APPOINTMENT

⁘ Alcohol, coffee and painkillers are commonly known blood thinners and could result in additional unwanted bleeding.

DRINK A LOT OF WATER

⁘ It is important to maintain your fluid levels whilst being tattooed as dehydration will intensify the discomfort, five you a headache and make you feel ill.

MAINTAIN PERSONAL HYGIENE

⁘ Please shower before your appointment so you are clean for your session. Moisturize and exfoliate prior to your appointment to ensure your skin is prepped for your tattoo. Please wear deodorant to your sessions and ensure personal hygiene standards.

NO FAKE TAN

⁘ No tanning one week prior to the procedure.

DO NOT GET SUNBURNT

⁘ Please be careful out in the sun before your tattoo session as I can not tattoo over sunburnt skin.

NO GYM OR FITNESS

⁘ Do not work out 24 hours before your tattoo. Your body will be going through enough in the session and having muscle fatigue is the last thing you need.

EAT BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

⁘ Do not skip meals prior to attending your appointment. Provide your body with plenty of sustenance and fuel to last the session.

NO NUMBING CREAMS

⁘ Please do not use numbing creams unless discussed with artist or your session may be rebooked and deposit forfeited.

After wearing your bandage for an hour, wash your tattoo gently with water and take it easy for the next 24 hours. For the next 2-3 weeks avoid any gym or physical activity that may cause irritation for your new tattoo, swimming and direct sunlight.

Please do not pick or scratch your tattoo. Start your cream treatments twice a day for 2-3 weeks after morning and night washes, please only use recommended tattoo aftercare to ensure the best healing outcome of your tattoo.

Showering is okay however please do not soak your tattoo for at least 2 weeks or until fully healed. This means no swimming, baths or submerging your tattoo in water for long periods of time. Clean towels, bedding and clothes are highly recommended during the healing process. Wear loose clothing and avoid constricting accessories like bra straps and tight waistbands over a fresh tattoo.

Avoid putting on body lotions, tanning or sunscreen products on your healing tattoo.

Please note that these aftercare instructions are my recommendations for the tattoos I create with my experience and research. Always ask the artist of the tattoo how to look after their work as they will know best.