Rob I Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Is it ok to start applying sunblock 5 weeks after getting a tattoo? I've read that it shouldn't be used on a fresh tattoo and want to make sure I'm not going to do any damage after 5 weeks has passed. Thanks in advance- Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffa Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I'm pretty sure your good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Trash Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Why aren't you supposed to put it on a new tattoo? I thought it is a good way to protect a new tattoo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 I'm told it can pull out ink. At 5 weeks, mine is obviously all peeled. Second peel done as well. Some areas still look a bit dusty as you can tell there's new skin under old ready to come out, which is why I want to make sure I'm not going to do any damage by putting sunblock on now. Been over 5 weeks since its been done. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 At 5 weeks you should be fine. JAllen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks guys. Appreciate the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffK Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 By fresh I'm sure whoever said that meant still healing/open wound/peeling stage. JAllen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAllen Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 By fresh I'm sure whoever said that meant still healing/open wound/peeling stage. this/\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyced26 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, after 5 weeks you're definitely okay there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooedgirl Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I would think that you were good to go on this. I did not have to apply sunscreen on mine right away. If the tat is healed over, then I would think that you would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Use a good name-brand of sun block and you'll be fine. I use Neutrogena SPF 45 and it works really well. Target has them in a 2-pack for around $11 which is pretty good. Rob reverend1 and Rob I 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynellej1 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Good to know guys! I'm extremely fair and I feel like I put sunscreen companies in business! I'm going monday to finish up a tattoo and I would have been upset if I forgot to ask and ruined my new piece of art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slester Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 How early would it be considered okay to use sunblock on a new tattoo? Of course one of the milder ones without perfume and other nasty stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 After the second peel should be fine. When all of the skin is smooth, has no flakes or dry patches, and isn't waxy anymore. When in doubt, keep it covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornton8000 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 From what my artist told me is 5 weeks and u are good to go before it can cause issues with pulling the color out but if your at the 5 week stage you are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnpedro75 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 This might go without saying but the artist I work with always stresses cover up your fresh tattoos, with just clothing, for that first 5 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temporarytattoo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I would recommend you to use an good brand of sunblock and which products suits you apply that one that would be more effective and good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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