To avoid this, you keep the tattoo well-moisturized and covered with a tattoo bandage throughout the healing process. This keeps the skin from scabbing and allows the body to heal without creating a pesky shell that could potentially pull out the ink. Stage 2 Well, it truly depends on the kind of wrap used. If you use cling film (it doesn’t let the air in), then you’d definitely need to let it breathe often. In this case, you’d need to change the wrap every 4-6 hours or so. For other wraps like sterile bandage, gauze, cheesecloth, and breathable tattoo films, then a once-daily change may be fine.

Earlier in this article, you learned why tattooists wrap their fresh work at the studio. But when you take that initial wrap off, is it safe to put another one on? Well, it really depends on a few things: Performance goes hand in hand with technological progress also in the tattoo industry and aftercare is becoming a central player in the end result. Amongst the current most innovative tattoo aftercare products we find also the Protective Tattoo Film Dermalize, devised andproduced by Alex De Pase. This tattoo butter is made from mango, coconut, papaya, and other shea butters, so it smells amazing! (But just remember that it’s not for toast…)

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From the makers of Dermalize PRO protective tattoo film comes Artcare, a range of aftercare products including a wash, cream and a sunscreen. The trademark Dermalize ( D-lizepro in the USA) sets itself on the global tattoo market as a certified medical replacement of the commonly used alimentary cling film that has always been used in the tattoo aftercare, very often in an improper manner. Dermalize Protective Tattoo Film was presented to the public in February 2015 during the Milan Tattoo Convention. Nowadays, after four years, it is being distributed in 47 countries, from Europe to USA and Australia, through a network of wholesale and retail dealers, both on exclusivity terms or with multiple distributors within the same country’s territory. The market in South America is also currently being opened.

Tattooing is nowadays a very challenging art performed by dedicated and well prepared artists, frequently looked for by demanding tattoo collectors, so its expectations grow day by day. Performance goes hand in hand with technological progress also in the tattoo industry and aftercare is becoming a central player in the end results. Amongst the current most innovative tattoo aftercare products we find also the Protective Tattoo Film Dermalize, devised and produced by the tattoo artist Alex De Pase. It will essentially look like a peeling sunburn. Again, keeping it moisturized during this process can help ease the itching and protect the tattoo from any additional trauma caused from drying out. Stage 3 While your skin is in the first stage of healing, it is especially susceptible to infection from outside elements. This includes airborne bacteria, dirt, dust, pet dander, and environmental elements. The most common symptom associated with a tattoo infection is red, bumpy skin surrounding the tattoo. However, this may not always be associated with an infection. In some cases, your skin may just be irritated due to the needle. In which case, the rash should clear within a few days. Some other symptoms of a tattoo infection may include: DERMALIZE PROTECTIVE TATTOO FILM is the only certified all-in-one tattoo aftercare solution for the initial healing stage of a tattoo. A thin self-adhesive film that provides a moist healing environment during the initial, and most critical, healing stage of a tattoo wound. It protects the new tattoo from friction and provides a WATERPROOF, ANTIBACTERIAL BARRIER that prevents pathogens and external contaminants from entering the tattoo wound, as long as it is still open, so when most subjected to risks of infection. The film is BREATHABLE, letting oxygen in and allowing excess moisture vapor to be released from the wound. It’s light to wear, FLEXIBLE and stretchable, which allows it to be placed anywhere on the body, also on large scale tattoos. It enhances cicatrization and guarantees a persistent brilliance of the tattoo colors.As Dermalize PRO is light, flexible and stretchable, you can place this tattoo aftercare film anywhere on the body and it will stay there for several days.

The pattern on the pads are specifically-designed to hold its form and not tear during your daily activities, while still letting the tattoo breathe and reducing scabbing. During the healing process, your body will try to seal its open wound by excreting a substance, called plasma, that will help this process. It is natural for our bodies to produce this healing element, which helps to break down dead tissue and rebuild new tissue. Horihide 2 always tells customers that tattoos are a collaboration between the artist and the customer. The artist creates and tattoos the design and the customer controls the healing process that determines the final quality of the finished tattoo. Film dressings make the customer’s job a lot easier. All products in the Dermalize Artcare range are made in Italy with natural raw materials and contain no petroleum or silicon. They are also all vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. Another problem with exposing fresh tattoos to the elements very early in the healing process is infection. Although my tattoos never got infected, it is a fairly common occurrence. Infected tattoos don’t heal nicely.

When your tattoo is first completed, it will appear very bright and start to look discolored and dull during the healing process. Your tattoo will start to scab as well. It’s important to take care of your tattoo during this process so that it doesn’t begin to scar. Signs of scaring may include raised, puffy skin, redness that doesn’t fade, distorted colors within the tattoo, or pitted skin.