A tattoo can heal in a few days. However, it is extremely important to be consistent in caring for it! Did you know that skin healing from a new tattoo can take up to 6 months?

The healing stages of a new tattoo

The body, as in all other cases, need its time before it is healed by any interventionist procedure. The healing of the skin after the new tattoo is divided into 4 stages:

1. Redness, leakage

The artist who made your tattoo will bandage you up, when it is finished and it is ready. They will inform you when to remove the jelly or bandage, which varies from hours to days.

Once the bandage is removed you will notice that fluid gushes from your new tattoo and that the skin around it has turned red. It is also normal to see ink running from the tattoo. This may take up to a week or so, but if there is no improvement after this time, you should see your dermatologist.

2. Itching

It is not uncommon for a wound to itch when it heals. And tattoos are actually wounds.

In the first two weeks, it is possible that the tattoo will cause itching and it will start to peel. First, you must resist the urge to scratch it. Applying a healing gel can relieve you and help you heal much more effectively.

You can also use an ice pack, place it on the tattoo to slightly numb the area and relieve the itching.

 

If the itching does not subside, then you should visit your dermatologist and theymay give you an antihistamine.

3. Peeling

After the second week your tattoo will start to peel. This is the most normal reaction of the skin, which is trying to heal. The tattoo itself will not peel off. Do not worry, it is a sign that your tattoo is healing properly. Caution! Do not pull anything protruding from the new tattoo. If you pull the skin, there is a chance that you will drag the skin with the tattoo on it and ruin the design!

4. Care

After the first month, your tattoo will look alive and completely healed. It is very easy to remember to apply healing products the first time, but even when it seems that all the symptoms have passed, you should continue to take care of your skin. This will help your tattoo look clean, alive and as you dreamed.

 

Tattoo Care Tips

Cleanliness

Keeping your tattoo clean is the first and best step to ensure that no infection will occur. You should use a hypoallergenic soap, without dyes and fragrances. If the water in your area is not completely clean, use deionized water or boil water and let it cool and wash the tattoo area with it. Use a soft, absorbent towel and let the tattoo dry completely before moisturizing the skin.

 

Hydration

The tattoo artist will suggest you a moisturizing gel or cream to use for the first time in your new tattoo. We recommend CBDERMA CEL, which immediately restores the health of the skin with a new tattoo, thanks to its unique composition, ensuring maximum regeneration and healing of the skin!

Specialized liposomes deeply moisturize the skin, relieve itching and give the skin what it needs after the tattoo session.

The triple action of CBDERMA CEL, anti-inflammatory-healing-regenerative, together with the intensive hydration, gives an immediate and permanent solution to the skin with a new tattoo, making it heal faster and come to life!

Sun protection

In the first months after your new tattoo, you should cover it reverently with sunscreen and avoid exposing it to the sun. Sunlight causes tattoos to fade to an irreversible degree.

However, it is best not to use sunscreen directly on the fresh tattoo, as the viscous texture of the sunscreen blocks the pores of the skin and can cause infection and blockage.

 

The art of tattooing is special and different. But it demands the appropriate responsibility since it has to do with our body and health. Cheer to your new tattoo. Enjoy it!