Tattoo Aftercare Ointment Or Lotion. Go with a fragrance-free. Many people opt for Vaseline but he recommends Aquaphor.
Aftercare starts as soon as your tattoo is done. The artist should apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment over the tattoo and then cover the area in a bandage or plastic wrap. Go with a fragrance-free.
Some tattoo aftercare sheets recommend washing with an antibacterial soap treating with antibacterial ointment for three to five days and then following it up with a moisturizing body lotion.
In the early stage of tattoo aftercare when youre using a thick ointment or lotion its important to gently wash the area before putting on another layer says Nomy. Gutierrez recommends Aquaphor for the first two days following your tattoo and then a basic moisturizer for two weeks after that. Showing products 1 - 19 of 19. Others will tell you that antibacterial ointment is a no-no and to just keep the tattoo clean and use a little cream.