Tattoo Healing Ointment - Tell me what you use!

aj_31

Hi there. I got more work done on my back piece and from the beginning of time I've been using bacitracin. It works well but can be kind of messy. I use it for the first 3 days and then usually switch over to lotion.

I ordered some new stuff called H20 and it came in a box with 3 diff items. One was a blue/green soup, lotion type product, and then a nightime foam. Has anyone used this? I haven't tried it yet but I have it at home.
http://aftercare.h2ocean.com/tattoo/ultimate-tattoo-care/

What else are people using for their tattoos? Bacitracin works well but it leaves a mess on shirts you wear. Now that I'm getting multiple sittings I can't always take off work and I don't want to ruin my clothing. Today I'm wearing a shirt I don't normally wear so that works out well but I'd like to find something that works w/out leaving a mess.

Girl_Bomb

I keep the bandaid on for 5-6 hours rinse it with super hot water gently use a cloth to get the extra ink off then I leave it be until it starts to really dry out then I put non scented no dye hand cream on it 2-4 times and that's it, every single one of my tattoos has healed perfectly

Girl_Bomb

You don't need all those extra creams, it's a tattoo, the ink is there to stay

sullykat

Palmers cocoa butter, with vitamin E.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Coconut Oil

fancyacuppa

Antiseptic nipple spray/cream - I'm not even joking!! It's for people breast feeding so it's gentle on the skin but still does the job! It's been a while since I've had anything done, but I don't remember it causing a problem with mess.

LorinaLynn

I've always used A/D ointment, available in the first aid or baby care aisles.

LetsTryThisAgain54

Tattoo Goo. Comes in a little tin and works great. Second choice is A&D. You can start using regular body lotion after a few weeks.

RGv2

I've always used A/D ointment, available in the first aid or baby care aisles.

^^^This is the correct answer^^^

Have been told by multiple artists.

beernpizza

I've always used A/D ointment, available in the first aid or baby care aisles.

This, A/D is the only stuff that I've used that keeps them from scabbing over and drying out.

aj_31

Good to know there are so many options!

Is the A&D white or clear when you put it on? I think I used that on my daughter once when she was a baby but I can't remember. Does it leave that grease like feeling on you?

DeeVanderbles

I normally use cocoa butter. This last time I did use A & D ointment but it's greasy and gets on your clothes. It doesn't stain them, though so that's good, but still doesn't look all that great. That tattoo was on my foot so it was just the hem of my pants and I didn't worry about it and the only reason I used the A&D for that one was because I was afraid of more bacteria, etc., being that close to the ground in the summer wearing only flip flops.

Hmwarren84

I just use coco-butter with vitamin E. My husband and I got tattoo on the same day and he used tattoo goo and I just used my creme to keep it from drying out. A year later and the color in mine is better and his looks blurry. I used A&d ointment on other Tats (I have 10) and those ones look a bit faded now, but it has also been many years and I haven't gone in for touch ups.

aj_31

Okay - so A&D also has that greasy feeling.


* Oh and anyone that gets a back tattoo. Here's a tip for you - I just learned this myself. Buy yourself a silicone spatcula. You can use that to put the ointment on yourself. It's awesome and it doesn't hurt at all. I have my spatcula and my cream here at work with me today. I'm sure I'll get a few laughs in the ladies room but it's better than trying to stretch my arms around like I did the last time.

aj_31

Coco Butter - good to know. I would have never thought of that.

HelloSweetie4

I've always used A&D, it seems to work best and you barely need any of it so it will last for a few tattoos. I don't mind the greasyness, because you only use it for a short time anyway.

wolfpack77

Aquaphor.

BAMFMeredith

Aquaphor is AMAZING. My artist recommended it, and it worked great. I keep it around to use on burns as well (I'm really good at burning myself on anything that could possibly burn me).

MaryB2

Aquaphor....works really well and not messy.

CyeRyn

I use Aquaphor.

aj_31

A girl at work used Aquaphor and she said it worked well. Maybe I'll try that. I know I have a small thing at home.

Hurricane_C

This is what we use. I used to use just little tubes of A&D ointment then a new artist recommended this and we haven't switched yet. My BF also uses a little bit of it to help get plugs and tapers in when he's gauging his ears.

MonicaLee92

I've used the H2O before and it was alright. I used Aquaphor on my last one and it worked way better.

fdny9943

I got my first tat 2 months ago and was told to use Aquaphor. It worked well and didn't stain my shirts. I have an upper arm/shoulder tat. Everything healed fine

luvJOJO

A&D!! You just need a very thin layer.

Sassy922

My artist recommended I use A&D as well.

♥Faerie♥

A&D or Aquaphor.....

and...only a very thin layer...

ashlielinn

A&D. I've used it for every single one and I heal well and quickly! Swear by it, and I'll be using it when I get my newest addition thsi Saturday

_Wits_

A&D, or Tattoo Goo... whatever I find first.

aj_31

Wow looks like most people use A&D or Aquaphor. I'll have to try one of them tomorrow. I'll have to put bacitracin on for the rest of today while I'm at work since I can't really clean my own back. After that I can switch. Now I know I have aquaphor somewhere but where is the question. I will have to pick up A&D the next time I'm at a store.

Thanks for all the feedback!

skylark94

Didn't your artist tell you what to use?

Mine have always said a very thin layer of A&D for a couple days, then a unscented lotion like Lubriderm for several more weeks.