107 The Faq Maintainer'S Own Method
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This article is from the Tattoo FAQ, by Stan Schwarz with numerous contributions by others.
107 The Faq Maintainer'S Own Method
1. Remove the bandage and shower that night.
2. Wash gently with soap or water.
3. Apply A&D or some such petroleum-jelly-based ointment before
bed and again the next morning.
4. Apply lotion the second night and then twice a day for a week.
Lotions I like are the Vaseline Intensive Care line and Lubriderm.
I've healed lots of tattoos with this basic care regimen. The only
other caution I have is that I usually wear something to cover the
tattoo the first night. Not necessarily a bandage, but just a T-shirt
or something like that to keep from sticking to the sheets.
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