There are practical steps which should be undertaken to ensure good hygiene and healing of newly tattooed skin. I have seen the effects of poor caring and unclean practices. It simply ruins the tattoo and bodily infection in itself has many health implications. Take practical tattoo aftercare steps or you potentially will wear the signs of mistreatment alongside your tattoo design.

Washing

Using antibacterial soap with water, gently wash the tattooed area with your hands, do not use a cloth as this can easily disturb the area and delay proper healing. Under normal conditions the above should be done at least 3 times a day, more if the area has been subjected to excessive sweat or dirt of any kind.

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