Aftercare.

Caring for a tattoo as it's healing and on ward is a subject that varies depending on who you ask about it. Most tattoo artists will tell you to keep the bandage over it and have it covered for the first half a day to 24 hour time period. Also, you should be sure to avoid pools, hot tubs, or just soaking in a hot bath for the first 2 weeks. But in contrast some artists tell you to bath your tattoos in hot water very often.

Other than these contrasting opinions, there are a few things that are almost universal-- Do not pick the scab off your tattoo. And use an oil based product to keep it clean and clean. Using the oil based product in thin layers will keep from over hydrating the skin (which can lead to fading and affect the over all out come of your ink).

Below is a picture of one of the widely used and preferred ointment/salves for tattoo aftercare: