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What to Do & NOT Do After your New Tattoo
What to Do (and NOT Do) After You Get Tattooed
Fresh ink? Epic. Now don’t mess it up.
It’s wild how many bad habits can wreck a tattoo in its first few weeks—and even wilder how many people get conflicting advice. Let’s break the cycle. At TattMagic, we don’t guess. We go with science and skin physiology, not old myths or random forums.
Your Post-Tattoo Do’s
- Clean the area gently. Our Cleansing Spray is made to disinfect without friction, soap, or water. Apply 2–3x daily to avoid buildup of bacteria.
- Support healthy healing. Use Recovery Gel to nourish and protect healing skin with ingredients like panthenol and botanicals.
- Hydrate and protect. After the initial week, our Hydrating Gel helps lock in moisture and boost vibrancy without greasy residue.
- Wear loose, breathable clothing. Especially in the first week. Friction delays healing.
- Wash your hands first. Every time you touch your tattoo.
Your Tattoo Don’ts
- Don’t scratch, peel, or pick. Let the flaking process run its course naturally.
- No direct sun. UV rays break down ink pigments. Wait until fully healed before applying SPF.
- No soaking. Avoid hot tubs, pools, baths, and swimming until the top layer has fully closed.
- Skip the petroleum jelly. It traps heat and bacteria. Use a non-comedogenic alternative like Recovery Gel.
- Don’t follow “bro science.” When in doubt, trust your skin—not your cousin’s roommate’s tattoo advice.
TattMagic Keeps It Simple
We’ve got your aftercare covered. Whether you're fresh from the shop or two weeks in, our products work together to cleanse, heal, and protect—without the guesswork.
Because good aftercare isn’t complicated… it’s just smart.