McKenna 1 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I’m currently working on my sleeve and I’m about halfway done with it. I noticed now that there’s a small smell on my tattoo. I can’t smell it from a distance and only can smell it when I get super close to my tattoo. I’m just concerned with the thought of an infection but I’ve done everything the same I have with my 7 other tattoos. I have no unusual pain with it and it isn’t red or inflamed. Just would like a little advice on what to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider 1,887 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 It looks like you have way too much lotion on your tattoo. The skin looks all shiny. You should use the absolute minimum needed to keep it from drying out. I'd try no lotion for a day or two and see if it still smells. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKenna 1 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Hogrider said: It looks like you have way too much lotion on your tattoo. The skin looks all shiny. You should use the absolute minimum needed to keep it from drying out. I'd try no lotion for a day or two and see if it still smells. I’m just nervous of it drying out? It’s only been about 6 days since I’ve last got it worked on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider 1,887 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, McKenna said: I’m just nervous of it drying out? It’s only been about 6 days since I’ve last got it worked on. Too much moisturizer is just as bad as too little, if not worse. 6 days in, so what if it dries out? What do you think is going to happen? When I'm six days in I moisturize it once a day, using just a tiny bit of cocoa butter. I used to make a big production out of caring for a new tattoo. Now I do the absolute minimum and the new tattoos don't heal or look any different than the old ones. Edited June 26, 2019 by Hogrider oboogie, SStu, michi0709 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg 458 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 it's def the case that less is more with moisturizing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu 2,418 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 and drying out won't hurt it's healing, either. oboogie and bongsau 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKenna 1 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, SStu said: and drying out won't hurt it's healing, either. Ok, I wasn’t sure on it. And if I leave it be with the moisturizer, do I keep washing it with soap once a day like I normally do? scottyg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg 458 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, McKenna said: Ok, I wasn’t sure on it. And if I leave it be with the moisturizer, do I keep washing it with soap once a day like I normally do? yup SStu 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie 2,188 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Just wash it and let it dry. Quit lotioning it so much. I used to be fussy about my tattoo healing, too, but now I just keep it clean. Heals fine every time. Hogrider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Sparkle Mittens 15 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Put on lotion, then take a tissue and dab off the excess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie 2,188 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 19 hours ago, Princess Sparkle Mittens said: Put on lotion, then take a tissue and dab off the excess. This can make the tissue stick to the tattoo. So don't do this. Just use a little lotion, if you you use any at all. bongsau, Hogrider and scottyg 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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