Infinity Tattoo: How to Keep a Tattoo from Fading

If you've recently gotten a tattoo, you'll need to properly care for it. Caring for a tattoo during the initial healing stages can make or break a great tattoo. Your tattoo artist put a lot of hard work, effort and time into making your tattoo a work of art; so it's up to you to keep it in good condition. Having a tattoo requires lifelong care to keep it looking as new as the day you went under the needle. How to Care for a New Tattoo Chances are, your tattoo artist recommended certain cleaning products for your tattoo and gave you proper care instructions. You should aim to keep your tattoo free of bacteria and germs, and keep it well moisturized at the same time. Do not ignore any advice that your tattoo artist gave you. Your tattoo artist is a professional in the world of body art and they know what's best for you and your new ink. A great way to keep tattoos clean and moisturized at the same time is to use an ointment for diaper rash. It sounds crazy, but it works quite well. Diaper rash ointment is often highly recommended by tattoo artists all over the country because it keeps bacteria and germs from getting into the tattoo (which is technically an open wound until fully healed,) and also keeps the skin in and around the tattoo fully moisturized. You should never pick at or scratch your tattoo either. It is normal for tattoos to scab over or peel. If your tattoo is peeling, you may not be moisturizing enough. Allow your tattoo to heal on it's own time and do not aggravate it; you can lose a lot of color that way. If your tattoo is on a part of your body that is often covered by clothing, then be sure to wear loose clothing until the tattoo has fully healed. How to Keep a Tattoo from Fading The best way to keep the colors in a tattoo looking like the day you got inked, is to moisturize daily. If you live in dry or cold climates, you may need to moisturize twice a day (morning and night) for best results. Moisturizing the skin helps keep it looking young which benefits you and your tattoo by keeping the tattoo fresh. Overall, this is the best method for keeping a tattoo from fading. After the initial healing has passed, you should continue to moisturize your tattoo on a daily basis. Lotions or balms that use olive oil are ideal. Balms that are specially designed for chefs (who was their hands often,) are better because they create a protective layer between the skin and harsh elements. It is especially ideal for tattoos that are located on areas of the body which get high movement (ankles, hands/wrists, feet, and so forth.)

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