Aftercare Instructions

If you have any questions about the healing process, please text or email Safe House Tattoo Studio with an image so we can check it out! Just keep in mind that responses may be delayed during the event.

What You Need

  • Fragrance free soap

  • Clean paper towels

  • Warm water

  • Fragrance free aftercare such as Aquaphor or A&D

  • Fragrance free lotion

What to Do

  • Wash your hands

  • Wash your tattoo with fragrance free soap and warm water

  • Pat - don’t rub - your tattoo dry with clean paper towel

  • Apply thin layer of approved ointment as instructed by your artist to your tattoo and switch to fragrance free lotion after 2-3 days.

  • Repeat 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks or until tattoo has finished peeling

  • Avoid tight or abrasive clothing over the tattoo as it heals. Anything that rubs or traps moisture can irritate it.

    Choose breathable, loose-fitting fabrics if the tattoo is covered by clothing.

Derm Shield Instructions

  • Keep it on 1-3 days… fluid build up is normal

  • When removing, gently pull back over the bandage… best done in the shower. Do not pull up and way from the body.

  • Keep it moisturized as needed with fragrance free lotion.

What Not to Do

  • Do not scratch, pick, peel, or touch the tattoo. If it itches, gently apply lotion. Never scratch!

  • Do not use petroleum jelly, heavy ointments, or anything scented.

  • Do not submerge your tattoo in baths, pools, hot tubs, lakes, etc., before it is down healing (about 2 weeks)

  • Do not expose your tattoo to prolonged, direct sunlight until tattoo is fully healed. Do not apply sunscreen until the tattoo is healed; after healing, sunscreen helps preserve color.

  • Do not get your tattoo all sweaty… allow 2 days before you hit the gym. Avoid excessive sweating or friction at the site.

Signs of Infection

  • Redness and light peeling are normal.

  • If you experience excessive redness, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever, contact your healthcare provider.

If you have any questions about the healing process, please text or email Safe House Tattoo Studio with an image so we can check it out! Just keep in mind that responses may be delayed during the event.