Tattoo Care Products
Tattoo aftercare is essential to ensure your new artwork remains vibrant and heals properly.
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After getting a tattoo, the healing process can take time and needs to be aided with the right tattoo care routine to help speed healing, prevent infections, and prevent ink fallout.
Weldricks offer a range of tattoo care kits, tattoo creams, tattoo ointments and numbing creams online at affordable prices. Find leading tattoo products from brands including Simple, LMX4 and EMLA.
FAQs about Tattoo Care Products
What is the best aftercare for a new tattoo?
The best tattoo aftercare involves gently cleaning the area, applying a suitable tattoo aftercare cream and avoiding irritation. Keeping the tattoo moisturised without over-applying the product is key. Avoid soaking, sun exposure and tight clothing during the early healing stages.
What cream should I use for tattoo aftercare?
A tattoo aftercare cream should be gentle, fragrance-free and designed to support healing skin. Products that soothe, hydrate and protect the skin barrier are ideal. Avoid heavily perfumed creams or products not intended for broken skin.
How often should I apply tattoo aftercare cream?
Tattoo aftercare cream is usually applied several times a day to keep the skin lightly moisturised. Over-application should be avoided, as the skin still needs to breathe. Always follow the advice given by your tattoo artist or healthcare professional.
How long does tattoo aftercare last?
Tattoo aftercare typically lasts between two and four weeks, depending on the size and location of the tattoo and how your skin heals. Even after the surface appears healed, continued moisturising can help keep the tattoo looking bright and well-defined.
When should I be concerned about a tattoo while healing?
If a tattoo becomes increasingly painful, swollen, hot, or produces unusual discharge, this may indicate infection. If symptoms worsen or don’t improve, seek advice from a pharmacist or GP promptly.
