Aftercare

The Do’s

  • Wash your hands
    Always make sure to wash your hands before touching your tattoo; this is one of the easiest ways to avoid infection/complications in the healing process.

  • Ask questions
    Let your artist know if you are not fully informed of the typical inherent risks associated with getting a tattoo including but not limited to: scarring, infection, difficulties in detecting melanoma, allergic reactions from tattoo pigment, latex usage, ointments/lotions and/or soaps.

  • Clean your tattoo
    Wash 2-3 times a day. Non-scented, liquid, antibacterial soap is your best cleaning agent. Scented soap can cause reactions and dryness that may impede your tattoo’s ability to heal correctly. For extra sensitive skin, I recommend testing on a small unaffected area first, and stop at any sign of irritation. Gentle hand rubbing with soap and water is sufficient. Air dry, or use a clean paper towel to dry (never use a dirty/unclean towel to dry, especially during your initial recovery period.

  • Moisturize your tattoo
    ONCE THE TATTOO HAS DRIED AND IS STARTING TO SCAB, you can use unscented lotion, non-petrolium based ointment, or oil to apply after washing. This prevents over-drying, peeling, cracking, and other unwanted damage. Small amounts of unscented lotion, natural oils such as jojoba or coconut, or shae and coco butter are recommended for your tattoo. Petroleum based products like Aquaphor, A&D, and Vaseline can hold bacteria and oversaturate your tattoo, which sometimes prevents the tattoo from healing. Wait for your tattoo to dry out and apply when the tattoo has just been cleaned, and whenever it feels itchy, dry, or peeling.


The Do Not’s

  • Do not touch public or soiled surfaces with your tattoo. This includes gym equipment, seats, walls, cars, pets, used bed sheets, etc. If you do bump an unclean surface, wash your tattoo right away.

  • Do not go into standing water, including pools, hot tubs, bubble baths, lakes, oceans, ponds or puddles. If your tattoo gets splashed, wash it right away.

  • Do not expose your tattoo to sunlight. Sunscreen should be avoided for the first two weeks, as it is not meant to be absorbed into the lower levels of your skin. Covering your tattoo is best practice until it is fully healed.

  • Avoid scrubbing your tattoo; using a washcloth, loofa, or other scrubber can cause your ink to pull out, and possible scarring to occur. Gentle hand rubbing with soap and water until it is clean is sufficient and will avoid this.

  • Do not expose your tattoo to harsh chemicals/ingredients which may damage the tattoo and reduce its longevity.

Disclaimer:

I DO NOT CLAIM TO BE A PHYSICIAN.

Call your physician at the slightest sign of infection. If you show any signs of infection such as; fever, yellowish/green liquid/pus discharge, excessive swelling, or other abnormalities, contact a physician for proper treatment.

Cozi Tattoos operates within Witchhouse Tattoo,
50 Bartholomew Ave, Hartford, Connecticut
and is licensed by Hartford County Public Health.

Note: If you received a tattoo from me, it was performed under sanitary conditions, utilizing best-practice sterilization techniques, quality equipment and disposables, and best tattoo pigments. The chance of infection or damage to your tattoo is minimal if these aftercare instructions are followed accordingly. Please contact your physician if you experience any unreasonable discomfort that causes you concern.