PRE-CARE/AFTERCARE

PRE-CARE

It is very important to come in physically prepared for your tattoo. Make sure you have rested well the night before, and you’ve had a good filling meal at least half an hour before arriving at the studio. It takes a lot out of you to get tattooed so you need your body to feel as strong as possible to sit for long sessions. Remember to bring a sugary drink, water and a snack with you to the session, in case you feel a dip in energy.

It will also help you with the whole experience, and healing, if your skin care regime is already in place! If you’re regularly exfoliating and daily moisturising your skin, I cannot stress how much this helps the tattoo process, and how much easier you’ll find it to heal your tattoo. Healthy skin is the best pre-care!

AFTER CARE

Take the Dermalize Protective Tattoo Film off after 4 days. Once the Dermalize Protective Tattoo Film is taken off do not re-apply anything over the tattoo. Wash your new tattoo thoroughly with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap (for example, CAREX or any hypoallergenic soap) - DO NOT USE A SPONGE!  Once you wash your tattoo, make sure to gently pat it dry with a paper towel.  Make sure to wash your hands before, apply your cream twice a day morning and evening. (Bepanthen). Apply a very small amount so the tattoo looks slightly moist (putting too much cream is worse than not putting any at all). Make sure to do this for the first 2 weeks.  After the first 2 weeks, make sure to moisturise once a day (any moisturiser). As this will help with healing. DO NOT pick or scratch your new tattoo as this will result in ink loss and a touch up will be necessary. DO NOT soak your tattoo in water (especially a bath/pool/sea). Showers are not a problem. DO NOT go to the gym with a fresh tattoo!  The earliest you should go back to the gym is 10 days after you have had your tattoo. A small workout that doesn't contain the body part where your tattoo is, is okay. Otherwise, wait 2 weeks to exercise normally. The skin will take a full month to heal completely.  If you have any questions or doubts, do not ask your friends or google! Always contact me by email at INFO@DIVINEMACABRE.CO.UK. I am always happy to help!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! - ALWAYS USE SPF50+ IN THE SUN, A FEW TIMES A DAY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT, YOU ARE OBLIGATED TO LET US KNOW IMMEDIATLY

Thank you!