Tattoo Aftercare Sun Exposure. Avoid direct sun exposure for the first month after you get your tattoo and be sure to apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to your tattoo every time youll be in the sun to prevent fading. Shun the sun while a tattoo is still healing.
Maintain your inks vibrant colors and linework by always wearing at least one layer while in the sun. These guidelines are just best practices for tattoo care and sun exposure they are from the same journal. Never expose a tattoo to the sun for the first eight weeks after its completion.
You should also avoid going in the sun since sunlight can fade the ink in new tattoos.
Always use sunscreen for sun exposure. DO NOT use any sunblocks oils creams sprays etc. Sun exposure will fade your cosmetic tattoo. It takes about two weeks to a month for a tattoo to completely heal.
