Tried & True Tattoo Aftercare

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Instructions

Application

  1. Clean, rinse and dry the tattoo thoroughly.
  2. Cut the SecondSkin™ to the desired length and shape, using multiple pieces overlapped at least one inch if needed. You should account for an extra inch on each side of the tattoo to cover un-tattooed, dry skin.
  3. “Crack” the wave by bending the piece in half at the blue stripe.
  4. Expose the sticky side by peeling off the backing printed with “SecondSkin”.
  5. Smooth SecondSkin™ over the tattoo pushing out any air bubbles.
  6. Remove supportive clear backing by peeling from the blue “wave” and smoothing over skin.

Removal

  1. Peel up an edge or corner of SecondSkin™. If this proves difficult, you can attach medical tape to the corner of the film to help lift it.
  2. Slowly pull the film off. Do not pull it straight up away from the skin. Instead, pull the film back and across the skin while holding your skin taut.

Additional Information

  • In the first 24 hours, there may be a build up of plasma under the SecondSkin™. This is completely normal. If so, remove the bandage and reapply a new clean one. Once you remove our SecondSkin™ bandage, keep your tattoo clean and start using our aftercare cream as needed.  
  • You may experience some redness around the tattoo where SecondSkin™ was applied to the un-tattooed skin. This is also completely normal and may occur with any type of medical adhesive. If you do develop an adverse reaction on the tattoo, discontinue use immediately.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us through our form or our live chat feature!

Tattoo Cream Usage Instructions

  • Apply a thin layer of tattoo cream to the area and massage into the skin gently. This can be done as many times as needed throughout the day to keep the area hydrated.

Foaming Wash Usage Instructions

  • Apply cleansing foam to the area as needed and massage into the skin gently. Can be used in the shower as well as on dry skin.

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