srmccann94 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) I just found out I'm not supposed to use scented lotions. I got my first tattoo two weeks ago, and I've been using scented Lubriderm (Advanced Therapy) on it since day one. I was already concerned because after it scabbed up and the scab went away, it already seemed pretty faded. Its just in black, but the black seems significantly less dark now. I can't tell if I messed it up or if this is part of the healing process. I've been washing with hand soapusing fingertips, rubbing with hot water, dabbing lightly with a paper towel, then immediately applying Lubriderm 3-4 times a day for the first 3-4 days. Then I cut back to washing and applying lotion 1-2 times a day. The amount of lotion I've been using is enough to where you can see a shiny layer on my skin but not so much that you see any white lotion itself. I got another tattoo a week later, so on Wednesday, and I've been doing the same routine. But that one also seems to have faded already. I'm really stressing over it cause I can't tell if I messed up. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Edited June 2, 2019 by srmccann94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amit Levy Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Basically tattoos and especially balck and white ones do fade in the healing process. Do you have any pictures of the day you got them and now? Princess Sparkle Mittens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Stop putting lotion on it for a while. Let it dry out. It'll take 4-6 weeks before you know what you've really got. Hogrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 You want to use just enough lotion so the tattoo doesn’t dry out. 4 times a day is too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray17 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Hi Guys. Red ink can be easily faded after scabbed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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