Experience I've been tattooing professionally for 10 years in shops in the US and England. I now own Dragonfly Ink in San Francisco, CA
Organizations Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Education/Credentials Apprenticed at Black and Blue Tattoo
Specialized training and certifications:
Cross-contamination Prevention
SofTaps Micropigmentation
Areola Repigmentation
Skin Needling
University Art Courses
Question Hi, I got a tattoo 4 days ago and it is healing nicely (still tender, but has a light "crust" all over it which is just starting to flake off. I have found all the information on the internet about what creams/lotions etc to use or not use just so confusing. I live in Switzerland and A & D ointment is not available here (and there doesn`t seem to be anything similar). As my tattoo and the skin around it still gets sore when it gets a bit dry I am wondering what I should use to keep it moist. Is it OK to use pure almond oil (a very thin smear, rubbed in)? Alternatively, is it OK to use a lotion that has no petrochemicals, perfumes, lanolin, vaseline etc in it. It is a simple plant based body lotion made by an organic Australian company. I would be grateful for your advice. Many thanks.
Answer MJ-
I actually prefer not using A&D ointment. I'd recommend using cocoa butter or unscented lotion, don't keep it moist, just don't let it dry out. Sounds like the lotion you want to use is perfect.
