Had a tattoo on my foot 2 days ago - after care?

hi i was wondering what the best aftercare advice is for tattoos thanks.
Had a tattoo on my foot 2 days ago - after care?
no tanning, no skin treatments or insect repellent, just soften skin regularly with sweet almonds oil.
Had a tattoo on my foot 2 days ago - after care?
My Friend is a tatoo artist, and the best way to care for a tatoo is definitely not get it wet for 1 week, but put savlon cream on it every day for a week! This stops it drying out too quickly and keeps the colour!! When it does get a bit scabby, do not pick it or scratch it, but put more savlon on to stop the itching! Hope this helps.
Reply:Wet the tattoo. Lather some soap on it.. rub it on the tattoo. Wash off, pat dry, Apply some savlon or vaseline onto the tattoo and leave to soak in.


Do this twice a day with CLEAN hands.
Reply:My tattooist told me to use Bepanthen - its a nappy-rash cream but it works wonders!! It took about just over a week to heal my back after each session! It's best to start using after-care the day you have the tattoo, though!
Reply:Ive been getting tattoos for years and this is the best treatment.


Use Vaseline Intensive Care LOTION. No ointments. Apply 3-5 times daily for about 10 days. You also have to wash the tattoo with an antibacterial soap 2-3 times a day.( always putting the lotion on afterwards)


No direct sunlight, no picking, no scratching, and no swimming pools!
Reply:my dad is a tattooist, i also have tattoos! the best after care is petroleum jelly (vaseline) and to of course, keep it clean. so many people say dont wash etc, that is so wrong, its an open wound, it needs to be washed daily with a mild soap to get dirt and bacteria away. dont itch, and when it scabs do not pick the scab... it will discolour your tat. good luck, hope this helps...xx
Reply:I just got my foot tattooed a couple of weeks ago. I washed it like 3 times a day (since your foot gets dirty throughout the day) with Dial anti-bacterial liquid soap and put Lubriderm on it right after. It healed up fine. I've heard that Vaseline sucks the color out of your tats, but you should follow the advice of your tattoo artist.
Reply:i'm covered in tattoo's and i always wash as normal pat the area dry then put savlon on it, DO NOT PUT VASELINE ON IT AS IT STOPS THE TATTOO FROM SCABBING,every good tattooist would tell you that. and keep doing that, it will get itchy once it scabs but thats it healing just keep putting the cream on it.