Tattoo burning after applying lotion?

[SA_R16]

Hello, everyone!

Just got a big forearm piece on the 6th of June.

Its beginning to scab, flake. Everytime I apply lotion to it (I use Lubriderm Advance Therapy), my tattoo burns. 

Is this a bad thing, or is my tattoo just sensitive since it's still fresh? I was using Lubriderm because a lot of people recommended it for tattoos.

Thanks everyone!

[Gingerninja]

Hey there, make sure you are using straight up Lubriderm (not advanced therapy) or Aveeno - unscented.

[scottyg]

you might also try products without lanolin, which is a wool-derived product found in most moisterizers. I use Cetaphil because it doesn't have lanolin.

 

but as @Gingerninja said, make sure not to use the like, advanced formula stuff

[SA_R16]

Ah whoops. That makes so much sense. Thanks for the replies!!! Hopefully my tattoo doesn't suffer too much 

[scottyg]

nah, it'll be fine

[Michaelshane]

I'm allergic to lanolin ,I didn't know I was until I used lubriderm on a tattoo,it burns.

[Princess Sparkle Mittens]

It's gross to rub lotion made from sheep gunk into open wounds. Get a basic unscented vegan lotion.