AFTERCARE

SANIDERM AFTERCARE

Saniderm creates a barrier around your freshly tattooed skin, protecting it from dust, bacteria, moisture, and other external irritants. This transparent tattoo aftercare bandage is completely waterproof yet breathable to ensure that the skin receives the airflow it needs to heal and remain sweat-free.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Leave on for 4-5 days. DON’T WORRY! Fluid including plasma (clear) and possibly some blood and/or extra ink will ‘weep’ inside the bandage.
2. Remove by running hot water over the saniderm to loosen the adhesive and gently peel off by pulling it over the tattoo, not stretching away from the skin.
3. After removal, wash with unscented antibacterial or antimicrobial pump soap.
4. Dab dry with paper towel to remove any moisture.
5. Apply a lite amount of Redemption or an unscented lotion such as Aveeno or Eucerin 2x a day for two weeks, if the tattoo is ‘shiny’, dab with a clean piece of paper towel to remove any excess ointment.

TRADITIONAL AFTERCARE

Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching your healing tattoo, if you have access to gloves please use them.
​Keywords to remember are: Keep it Comfortably Dry! 

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INSTRUCTIONS

2 hours after, before bed, and 2x a day for 4 days after tattoo:

1. Rinse using massaging motions with your fingertips to cleanse the pores with lukewarm water, NEVER HOT as it can irritate the tattoo.
2. Wash using massaging motions with unscented antibacterial or antimicrobial pump soap, NEVER BAR SOAP as they can hold onto bacteria even when dry.
3. Dab dry with a paper towel to remove all moisture, never use a cloth towel as they can hold onto bacteria directly out of the wash.
4. Apply a lite amount of Redemption or a non-petroleum based ointment by gently massaging it into the tattoo with your fingertips.
5. If the tattoo is ‘shiny’, dab with a clean piece of paper towel to remove any excess ointment. ​

Day 5 - 14 post tattoo: 

Apply a lite amount of Redemption or unscented lotion such as Aveeno or Eucerin in massaging motions, if the tattoo is shiny after, pat with paper towel.

DO NOT soak your tattoo for two weeks, including baths, saunas, profuse sweating, swimming or itch your tattoo.

REMEMBER! Your fresh tattoo is like a wet painting, how you take care of it will determine how it looks FOREVER.

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