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Almost all artists will recommend using lotion after the first few days of healing to keep the skin moist.
This is where it can get a little tricky. All different brands of lotions contain different ingredients. Some that are OK, but some can be very damaging to a new tattoo. Watch the ingredients – lanolin is an ingredient some will use, and lanolin causes allergic reactions in a lot of people. Lanolin is the natural oil that comes from sheep’s wool. Some also contain products such as  bee’s wax or petroleum, which can clog pores and even contain contaminants. First and foremost, your tattoo needs to be clean, and it needs to breathe. If the pores are clogged, its going to cause infection. If you use lotion, find one that is free of dyes and fragrances. H2Ocean Tattoo Aftercare Lotion is specially made tatttoo aftercare ointments have been highly recommended by the artists that use them. (Brandon Bond, Paul Booth, Rhonda Marsh and etc…)

The best thing to do is to listen to your artist. If you experience any problems with the aftercare they recommend, discontinue use immediately. If you already know you are susceptible to allergic reactions, let your artist know and ask them what they would recommend as an alternative. Don’t be stingy because the product they recommend is $3.00 more than something else – your tattoo is going to last you for the rest of your life, especially if you take good care of it. And paying $5.00-$10.00 for aftercare to ensure $500.00 worth of Ink work…… is worth it.