Sunlight can cause your tattoo to fade, and fresh tattoos are especially sensitive to the sun. There are some things you can do to speed up the healing process. Long-term care for a tattoo includes staying hydrated, wearing SPF or sun-protective clothing, and keeping the tattoo clean.Įveryone wants their tattoo to heal quickly, but the reality is that like with any wound, it needs time and care. Itching and redness should have subsided by this point, and your tattoo may look fully healed, though it’s smart to continue with aftercare. Resist the urge to pick or scratch, which could cause scarring. This will naturally exfoliate itself, revealing the vivid tattoo.
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Your tattoo may appear less vibrant than expected, but that’s because a layer of dry skin has formed over it. If it doesn’t and redness persists, it could be an early sign of an infected tattoo. Your tattoo may begin to dry out, and the itchiness should pass. A moisturizer recommended by a tattoo artist or doctor can keep the skin around the tattoo hydrated, and it may ease itching. Try to resist scratching or picking at scabs. Flaky skin is nothing to be concerned about - it’s a natural response, and the ink will remain intact, even if it looks like some of it’s coming off.
In this stage, you may experience itching and flaking. Your body will be responding to injury, and you may notice redness, oozing, slight inflammation or swelling, or a burning sensation. Your new tattoo will be bandaged for the first few hours, after which it’s considered an open wound.
The first stage lasts from day 1 through about day 6. Generally speaking, the stages of tattoo healing can be divided into four distinct stages, and the care for your tattoo changes slightly depending on the stage.
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