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Tattooing Contract If you prefer,you can also use a specialty product such as Tattoo Goo or H20cean. It's not necessary,as many over the counter products work just fine, but it's your choice. Use the products as directed as continue for 3-5 days. After that,continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment,to keep the skin soft.Whatever lotion you use, it should be dye and fragrance free.A lot of artists recommend Lubriderm, but I have found that Lubriderm stings when I apply it. Instead, I have had great success with Eucerin. b) Bathing,Showering, Hot Tubs, and Swimming Yes,you can(and should!)shower with a new tattoo. It's OK to get your tattoo wet -just don't soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you'll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine as long as you don't saturate your tattoo. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo,just remove it quickly with water. Swimming-whether it be a pool,fresh water or salt water-should be avoided for at least 2 weeks. Scabbing and Peeling After a few days,you will notices peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Excessive scabbing could indicate a poorly-done tattoo, but a little is sometimes normal and there is no need to panic.Apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. (Do not apply ointment or lotion to a softened scab-wait for it to dry)You will also start to itch,just like a sunburn when it begins to heal.The advice here is,don't pick, and don't scratch!if the skin itches,slap it. If it is peeling, put lotion on it.And If it is scabbing,just leave it alone.Your tattoo is almost healed,and now is not the time to ruin it! Protection from the sun After your tattoo is healed,from now on,you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays.These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time in excessive heat,protect your tattoo with a minimum 30SPF sunblock.This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years,and it will continue to be a source of great pride.