Kade W. Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Is it a must for the first few days of healing? I’ve heard conflicting statements and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 No, some people dry heal. I use A&D ointment for about three days then switch to cocoa butter. Everybody has an opinion, use what works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 If you're new to healing tattoos best to do exactly what your artist told you. Once you've had a few you'll get a routine down that works best for you. But yeah, generally they say aquaphor for the first 2/3 days, VERY light coating, then switch to a fragrant free moisturizer. But again, best to go by your artist's directions. SStu, oboogie and Hogrider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboogie Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I use nothing. But if you're new, use the Aquaphor per your artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerninja Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I use tegaderm 3-4 days, then light aquaphor for three days then lubriderm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I started using A&D then switched to Aquaphor because it's easier to get a thin layer, and we'll, I don't smell like a baby's butt either. lol Use it the first 3 days then go to Aveeno or Lubriderm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I use Palmer's cocoa butter as soon as I take off the saniderm, or right away if I don't use saniderm Hogrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningriver Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Different strokes for different folks, and I've done it both ways (nothing for a few days then lotion, and lotion right from day 1) and all have healed similarly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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