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Because tattoos need some TLC.
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Those insights helped us create this list of best-in-show buys.
The formula blends glycerin and niacinamide, her go-to hydrators for aftercare.
The icing on the cake: This body wash locks in moisture withshea butter.
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It has a nice foaming effect that really feels like it’s cleaning without stripping your skin.
We also love that you’ve got the option to use it on your face or body.
And the generously sized pump bottle should last you a while.
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We don’t love that it contains PEGs, so we can’t give it our clean seal.
As the name suggests, this body wash is super gentle but still totally effective.
Anyone looking to run into a drugstore for a high-quality tattoo soap?.
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Its specifically formulated for tattoo care, making it one of the best tattoo soaps possible.
Just don’t expect a bold fragrance.
Made with 100 percent natural and organic ingredients, its the greenest soap for tattoos.
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The formula flaunts a comforting coconut-vanilla aroma that’s not too overpowering.
Just bear in mind that fragrances can sometimes irritate sensitive or damaged skin.
Mad Rabbit Refresh Body Wash is designed for people with and without ink.
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Helping to hydrate and protect while replenishing the skin’s barrier, it’s perfect for tattoos.
Fur All Body Wash is designedfor anyone and everyone.
Since it’s gynecologically tested, its particularly great for those in need.
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Do note that this pick isn’t cruelty-free.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash.
Dial Complete Clean + Gentle Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash is the perfect pick for people looking to streamline cleansing.
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You want to keep the new tattoo clean and moisturized to help accelerate the healing while preventing irregular scabbing.
You should wash all areas of your skin.
Once a week, we recommend you exfoliate your skin and tattoos with a gentle exfoliator, Murray says.
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An exfoliator will remove the outermost layer of skin, which is all dead cells anyway.
That just leaves new, healthy skin below.
Dont worry about scrubbing off any of your ink.
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It is deposited much, much deeper into the skin than that surface layer.
see to it to use a gentle product and pat the tattoo dry, Bustos says.
Use warm water (not hot!)
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and be careful of the pressure.
Additionally, he says to rinse the tattoonot soak it.
No long showers or soaking in the tub, he says.
After rinsing your tattoo, hydrating it is important.
Apply it two to three times per day or as recommended by your artist.
Repeat this throughout the healing process.
Applying a balm dailyincluding post-healingwill keep tattoos looking vibrant and bright, not to mention optimally moisturized.
It depends on who you ask.
But not just any old foaming soap will do.
Definitely steer clear of ingredients that can irritate the skin, like heavy perfumes/fragrances or dyes, Bustos says.
As someone with three tattoos herself, she knows firsthand how to care for fresh ink.
Published 2014 December 23.
