Amazing Shower Tips For a Brand New Tattoo

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You don’t need to skip your shower for a month after you have got a new tattoo. Yes! You there’s no need for it. But, you have to be careful about a few things. Keep in mind that your tattoo is a sensitive and fresh wound that needs to be treated well. Otherwise, it can be damaged and botched. Many people are still skeptical about whether they should take a shower with a new tattoo or not. Well, take a look at these amazing shower tips that will help you keep your new tattoo absolutely safe.

# Tip No. 1 – don’t soak your tattoo in water. You can obviously take a shower but you have to be careful and ensure that the tattoo is not getting soaked too much in water. Don’t dip the tattoo in a bath or hot tub. Always take a shower in lukewarm or cold water and never very hot water. Hot water causes the pores to open up and that lets the ink to flow out. It also makes the skin vulnerable to bacteria. So, you have to be careful about keeping water away from the tattoo as much as possible.

# Tip No. 2 – never use a scented soap when you are taking a shower or cleaning the tattoo. Scented soaps contain chemicals which can result in an allergic reaction with the tattoo. That will cause serious problems later on. It is recommended to use a mild anti-bacterial soap for the purpose of taking a shower or if you want to clean the tattoo. The soaps do not have a scent and their very light nature does not cause any skin irritation, rashes or redness.

# Tip No. 3 – always let the tattoo dry before you apply any cream or tattoo sunscreen over it. After you have taken a shower, use a clean towel and pat the tattoo thoroughly in order to dry the water. Only after then you must use a cream of any kind and apply it over the tattoo. Using an ointment over a wet tattoo is going to do more harm than good. It will blotch the area and cause serious reaction with the tattoo. You can even use paper tissues and use them to pat the area around the tattoo dry very well.

# Tip No. 4 – if you have a very big tattoo or placed it somewhere like the legs, shoulder or back, then it is better if you wait a few days before taking a shower. These are the areas which are bound to get exposed to high amounts of water. No matter what you do, your tattoo is going to get soaked in water. That is why it is always a good idea to wait at least 24 – 48 hours before you can take a shower.

Final Words – these are some brilliant tips you can follow when taking a shower and protect your tattoo in the most amazing manner.

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