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Caring for a new tattoo

Your new tattoo has caught everyone’s eye. To retain its glamour, however, pay heed to post-skin-care tips religiously or your new-found style could end up being a sore statement. 

Moisturising is must

After you’ve been inked, wash your tattoo about 3-4 times a day with an antibacterial soap. For nourishment, follow it  up with a moisturiser that does not contain too much water or alcohol. Go for one with natural ingredients like peach, milk or plums for quick healing. Heavy moisturisers are one of the beauty don’ts when it comes to post tattoo care as they tend to clog the pores.

No sweat!

After getting a fresh tattoo done, it is logical that you would feel compelled to flaunt it! However, excessive sun exposure can cause sweating that helps the body to remove toxins. What's more, excessive sweating could remove parts of the tattoo itself or cause quick fading. In fact, too much sunlight could also cause your tattoo to fade. To make sure that your tattoo stays vibrant, you should always cover it with the highest SPF sun block that you can find.

Handle with care

Your tattoo may reflect your care-a-damn attitude. However, when it comes to taking care of it, make sure you treat it gently. Avoid swimming while it is fresh because your delicate skin will be more prone to infection. Also, in spite the urge, don't scratch the fresh tattoo to avoid loss of pigmentation.

Ask questions to the tattoo artist for further care. It’s that simple!