A beautiful tattoo with clear lines only decorates the skin. The quality of the drawing largely depends on the master - it is his talent that helps to make a real work of art out of a banal plan. However, sometimes a couple of days after the session, the tattoo begins to blur on the skin, peel off, or there are signs of inflammation. All this can occur not only due to the inept actions of the master, but also due to improper care.
Beginners often ask about whether it is possible to smear a tattoo with baby cream. Today we will answer this question, as well as describe in detail how to properly care for a fresh tattoo.
General recommendations
Every self-respecting master immediately after the session tells the client what to do to make the skin heal faster. He also explains whether it is possible to smear a tattoo with baby cream. If we summarize the main recommendations for care, then we can distinguish two important points:
- The epidermis is damaged after drawing. Most of all, this type of damage resembles abrasion - when the skin is partially stripped from a noticeable area. This is unpleasant and painful, but with a favorable set of circumstances, everything will return to normal in 5-7 days. The maximum recovery time of the epidermis is 15 days. Going beyond this time interval means the presence of any problems in the human body.
- While the recovery process is underway, damaged skin will have to be protected from everything - the sun, water, pollution and other environmental factors. It is necessary to give up all bad habits (alcohol and nicotine) for a while, not to sunbathe and not to swim. It is also necessary to treat the damaged epidermis with special preparations.
First day
The most important for quick healing are the first three days after the session. It is during this period that the damaged epidermis must be especially carefully protected.
Is it possible to smear a fresh tattoo with baby cream? No, it’s not worth it. Baby cream is not intended for application to open wounds. It can cause inflammation and various complications.
In order to avoid infection and smearing of lines, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:
- After the drawing is applied, it is covered with a film. It must be removed after 2-3 hours. If bandages were used (not sticking to the skin), then they can be removed after 24 hours.
- Then, with clean hands, wash the damaged skin from the protruding bloody fluid - carefully, thoroughly, but without pressure. As a detergent, you need to take soap without perfumes and dyes and with a neutral pH level. Baby soap is perfect for this.
- After washing, wet the damaged skin with a sterile cloth or bandage. It can be dried naturally - in air for 5-10 minutes.
- Apply any wound healing drug.
- Cover the damaged area with clean bandages.
- Repeat for three days twice a day.
What to look for
Smearing a tattoo with baby cream is not worth it, especially fresh. This can cause inflammation and other skin problems. During the first three days there is an intensive healing process. The skin itches and crusts appear on it. They do not need to be torn off, as scars can form. However, there are signs that you need to pay attention to:
- The appearance of scars.
- Permanent redness and swelling.
- The discharge is purulent or bloody.
- Fever.
- Severe itching.
In the event of the appearance of at least one of the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Is it possible to smear a tattoo with baby cream?
Freshly damaged skin cannot be lubricated with baby cream. It must be treated with special wound healing preparations. But after the epidermis heals well, the tattoo can be lubricated with the usual moisturizing baby cream. It is applied to the tattoo in 5-7 days.
However, if after the indicated time the skin has not yet healed, there are signs of inflammation - redness and discharge, then you can not use baby cream.
Preparations for quick healing
When people ask whether it is possible to smear a tattoo with baby cream, they want to know whether damaged skin will heal faster when used. In fact, in this situation, it is best to use special drugs - disinfecting and healing. Moreover, most ointments from this group of drugs not only help restore the epidermis faster, but also nourish and moisturize the skin. So baby cream is not needed.
What should I use? To get rid of germs, injured skin must be treated with disinfectants. The most popular drugs are Miramistin and Chlorhexidine. Both are solutions - they can simply be sprayed onto the area with the tattoo or wiped with a moistened sterile bandage.
Another popular group of products for the care of damaged skin is creams and ointments with dexpanthenol. There are a lot of them, for every taste and budget - “Bepanten”, “Panthenol”, “Dexpanthenol”, “D-Panthenol”, “Doctor Pro”. The last drug is a special ointment for tattoo care.
When caring for a tattoo, you can’t use Vishnevsky ointment, any alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or aloe juice.