Tattoo Aftercare

Saniderm will normally be applied by your artist in the studio. Leave the Saniderm on for 3-7 days. The duration will depend on your specific tattoo session, so please follow your artist’s instructions.
Remove the Saniderm in a warm shower. The warmth will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to remove. Find an edge of the Saniderm and slowly pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. Pulling upward on the Saniderm can be painful, so we don’t recommend it. If you’re having trouble removing the Saniderm, use Opti-Scrub Antimicrobial Soap to loosen the bandage.
After removing the Saniderm, wash tattoo twice a day with an unscented antibacterial hand soap
You can use A&D or Aquaphor for the first two days. Use a very small amount and rub it in like lotion. It should not look greasy or shiny after applying.
Use an unscented lotion 3 times daily during the healing process.
Neosporin can cause clogged pores and discoloration of the tattoo.
Do not pick at scabs or scratch tattoos.
Do not submerge your tattoo in water for at least 2 weeks. ie: Baths, oceans, hot tubs, swimming pools, etc...
Peeling, scabbing and a shiny appearance on your tattoo is NORMAL!
Do not expose your tattoo to natural or artificial sunlight.

Piercing Aftercare

Wash piercing 2-3 times per day with an unscented antibacterial hand soap using Q-tips or clean hands. Rinse all soap from the piercing when through.
Soak piercing in sea salt solution (see below for ingredients) for 5-10 minutes once or more per day. You can use cotton balls but for the most effective use, soak them directly in the water.
Rinse all salt from the piercing following sea salt soaks.

Oral Piercings

Rinse your mouth no more than 5 times a day with an alcohol-free mouthwash.
Rinse mouth after snacks and smoking with bottled water.
Rinsing with both the mouthwash and the sea salt solution will help accelerate the healing process.
Sucking on ice cubes will help keep the swelling down.
Avoid spicy or salty foods as well as caffeinated and alcoholic beverages for the first week.
If you have a cheek or lip piercing, make sure to clean both the inside of your mouth and the outside.

Also, remember...

Never touch the piercing unless your hands are clean!
Ibuprofen or Motrin can be taken to help reduce swelling.
With facial piercings, change pillowcases often during the healing period and try to sleep elevated.
Pat piercings dry with a paper towel. Never use a washcloth or a cloth towel.
Keep makeup and harsh facial cleansers away from new piercings.
Never use hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, or Neosporin.
Do not rotate the jewelry or play with it during the healing period.

Sea Salt Solution