Tattoo aftercare tips from a dermatologist| Dr Dray
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- Tattoo aftercare tips from a dermatologist. How to take care of a tattoo after you get it done. Vaseline and vaseline lotion for tattoo aftercare.
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It’s bizarre that a diaper rash cream would have fragrance in it. I wouldn’t put fragrance on any type of rash.
I don’t understand their logic in the development of that product at all
Lol Dr Dray now promotes sleeves and full body tattoos to encourage sunscreen compliance 🤣.
Omg i spit my tea out lmao
I already apply sunscreen heavily when I go out in the sun because I'm super pale- but not ruining my tattoos DEFINITELY helps me be more thorough about sunscreen application than before 🙃😂
@@salamannader Same, I only have one, a turtle I had put on my shoulder in 2004, It still looks great. Granted, most days it does not see the sun anyway, but if I am wearing a bathing suit or tank top. The heaviest sunscreen goes on my face and the turtle. I have been wanting a second for a few years now..
@@xanpena2858 Lol
So glad you were able to tell us how to care for tattoos, without bashing those of us who have tattoos. Thank you.
As a professional Tattoo artist. I would never recommend Vaseline as a healing ointment for a fresh tattoo. Being 100% petroleum base, it usually will give you a faded looking tattoo. Very popular back in the days. But we're not living in the 70's.
For ointment I recommend using aquaphor.
For the past year I been using Saniderm which I find an easier alternative for healing. But sorry Dr. Dray no Vaseline please.
What would you recommend if someone’s allergic to lanolin(in aquaphor) and allergic to saniderm?
Why would it give you a faded look? What's the science behind that?
also, aquaphor is patroleum based as well....
I have been using petroleum jelly since i got my first tattoo but the color did not fade
@@isprikitiktus1449 i also
After care with tattoos is so important for skin health and the outcome of the tattoo. I've used Aquaphor on my tattoos before too and that worked great!
Thanks for keeping your content so fresh and relevant! Love to you and your Mom!
Big tattoo fan here (10+). I have a really sensitive skin and Rosaceae. Here's what I do: I ask my tattoo artist for second skin (it's like a plastic sticky film normally use after surgery to make sure the wound doesn't get infected) and I keep it on for 5 days, no products at all, if Im in the sun I put in some kinetic tape on the second skin. When I remove it (there's a proper way): I clean it with a natural, no fragrance soap and water and dry it up with a paper towel. Last step is to apply a little layer of my regular cream (Cerave again no fragrance) every couple of hours. Easy breezy.
I was wishing you had a tattoo aftercare video because I'm getting one in August! This is perfect :) You're the voice I trust the most!
I just got a tattoo finished today! I have always been recommend to use aquaphor/A&D Ointment (unscented) and wash the tattoo 2-3x a day for the first 3-4 days and then switch to applying an unscented, non-irritating lotion or balm often after that until the tattoo is healed.
Otherwise, if the artist uses something like saniderm, I switch to the unscented lotion after leaving that on for about 3-5 days. I also avoid swimming for 2-3 weeks.
Getting my... 20th tattoo? in a few weeks! Love that you keep it safe and simple! Have always had better luck with vaseline compared to anything else! 😉
Just watching this to comment that this is SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SET UP!!!!! Gorgeous. Love Dr Dray!
Me watching this with no intention of getting a tattoo😂😂
Wtf I literally just got a tattoo and this pops up😂
iv had laser to try to get rid of my tattoo but still watching and liking. Love how Dr Dray covers so many topics for everyone
Great video! I don’t have any tattoos and don’t intend on getting any but found this interesting and useful for thinking about general wound healing. PS You look absolutely radiant!
Thank YOU! I’ve been waiting for you to discuss this topic.
LOVE IT! Finally! Most tattoo creams have petroleum as the main ingredient anyway! And a lot of tattoo creams have fragrance or are very drying! One needs to be on the lookout for those! I had good experience with Bepanthen baby rash cream, but it isn't vegan. TattooMed after tattoo cream (from Germany) is my favourite so far. Thank you Dr Dray! PS: please don't get a tribal tattoo 😂😂😂
I’m getting a bigger tattoo today, going to remember this, and watch again after! Thanks Dr. Dray! ❤️
Good luck with it!
Rosemary Tea it went great! So beautiful and I’m gonna wash and Vaseline! 🥰
I’ve used Vaseline for pretty much all my tattoos, and they still look vibrant. I used A+D for one of my tattoos and it actually looked more faded.
Exactly
ive had my tat for a week now and have only been using vaseline. Should i keep using it till it's fully healed?
@@yourdad139yes!
I have numerous tattoos and love using Tattoo Goo (the balm in the tin, not the lotion) for my aftercare. My tattoos have always turned out great!
I got my first tattoo last year..i used aquaphor for a week until it started pealing then switched to fragrance free lotion..my tattoo artist said to apply a small amount of lotion when it starts to itch and it worked out really nice plus always wear sunscreen
I used cerave today on my 4th day I haven't added any other cream or ointment just water and soap it was getting super scabby and itchy on the 4th day cerave instantly took care of it
I had permanent eyeliner done a few years ago & my cosmetic tattoo artist gave me a petroleum jelly product to apply with very similar instructions for aftercare. :-) Thanks Dr. D!
Happy Thursday! I've had a little tattoo for several years. I think you have to do your homework and do a little research to choose a good place. I followed the guidelines and I had no problems. Since I have it on the back of my shoulder, I can't see it! And I even forget that I have one!
I have 18 tattoos and I’ve used Cerave gentle soap, A&D Gold, then Lubriderm unscented lotion. My tattoos are over 10 years old and still look like I got them a week ago
I cover my tattoos with tegaderm for a few days after getting the tattoo. It keeps bacteria out and stops me from scratching.
Thank you so much for this video! Always so informative. 😁
Dr Dray you have been looking great lately. Good job!
i've been getting tattooed for years and every artist i've ever had has told me not to use vaseline on a fresh tattoo..
That’s because Vaseline pulls ink out of tattoos. It was commonly used in the 70s-ops that’s why so many old tattoos look so blotchy now
Thank you so much for this video and all others. I'm so glad I found you. 🙂
Oh I'm super excited for this video! I left a post on your instagram last week because I just got a tattoo!!
Great video! Would love to know your thoughts on how to keep your tattoo looking like new other than sunscreen, well after the tattoo has healed. Also, what do you do if you end up getting a scratch or cut on your tattoo years later? I have a tattoo on my foot for a few years now and I scratched it along side the pool (very minimal) and I immediately put Neosporin on and a bandage and continued do this everyday for a week. The tattoo is now faded on that part.
Sweet, my man just got started on his back peice yesterday. Thank you Dr. Dray!!❤
I have that tattoo itch again ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much!
been waiting on this forever! thanks so much❤️
Great videos. I love them. It would be possible to have a review of hair care products for dry, brittle hair. Thanks.
Yesss! I’ve been waiting for your input on tattoo healing. I’ve started collecting tattoos for the past year (not during pandemic, of course). My way of healing is specifically using Aquaphor because that was what I was taught. And yes, I’ve also been told to air it out to scab purposely, which I always hated. It’s interesting that you focus on the fact that it can heal better when it’s moist. That sparks my interest in another common form of tattoo healing which is applying Saniderm (the same one for a couple day). I’ve been told it’s a way of “wet healing” with all the fluids resting with the tattoo. I’ve never done it because I’m skeptical about that. What do you think about the Saniderm method?
A fewer above your comment used that you could find the comment and specifically ask that person, they may answer you.
Work in pharmacy and has a customer asking about tattoo aftercare so this video is perfect timing! Thanks Dr Dray 💕
hope the tips are helpful :)
Dr Dray would you recommend the Avene Cicalfate cream for tattoo aftercare?
I used Cerave moisturizing lotion on my tattoos and it worked perfectly :)
I usually use dial antibacterial soap to clean the tattoo and a Aveeno or aquaphor afterward. Worked great for my last tattoo!
I remember seeing a guy in the news that just got a full back tattoo and then went swimming in the ocean a few days later and he died from sepsis if I remember correctly. Not a good idea.
Got my 5th tattoo yesterday , my 3rd tattoo got healed with vaseline 4th tattoo with bepanthene .
Both look exactly the same , no fade what so ever .
I Heard vaseline fades tattoos but mine are pretty good .
I think now in my 5th tattoo i will use vaseline because i like the protective layer that give you .
A good tip its to use a small amount and spread it well .
Great advice Dr Dray! I’ve worked in tattoo studios for the past 11 years, I have always used Bepanthen fragrance free cream for the first few days of healing then a fragrance free moisturiser from then on (especially adding more when the itching starts!) and my tattoos have all healed perfectly 😊 The tattoo aftercare products in general are all full of essential oils/fragrance and extremely over priced! They’re glorified body butters really 🤦♀️
Happy Thursday Dr Dray...I have half a sleeve and 3 other tattoos ... I’ve always used baby rash cream, never had a problem! See you tomorrow x💙😊
I saw this a week ago, but I got tattooed yesterday and I’m rewatching ♥️
pure VASELINE is what they immediatamente apply to boxers' wounds during a fight. 💙💙
u mean pure petrolatum
@@sarah2806 yes
if you get a large tattoo ( sleeve, back, etc ) it’s impossible to keep it covered for two weeks.
@@pdxorbust27 It's impossible to wear a shirt for two weeks?
That’s to avoid making it bigger or worst, so if they receive another punch, the fist slips away
Hi Dr. Dray can you please do the best Avene moisturizers, since I loved and it really helped a lot the video you did about the Avene best cleansers. Thank you! Btw, new subscruber
Vaseline can be applied to thick and keep the tattoo from healing properly. I've used different kinds of aftercare and the best I've used is 100 percent coconut oil. Also saniderm is the best for right after the tattoo is done.
Great timing! I'm getting a tattoo on my right side today! So glad for this video!
the video is not correct though, hope you know that by now💪🏼😂💚
Yes! I’ve been waiting for this video for such a long time. Thanks Dr. Dray!
hope the tips were helpful
Dr Dray
It did. Thanks!
This is pretty much how I care for mine. I work in the medical field and have always found it “interesting” to hear of all the different methods out there for caring for tattoos while they are healing. There are a few popular products contains ingredients that I can’t imagine putting on a healing wound.
Any opinion on applying a product like Tegaderm? There are a few products for tattoos that are similar. My skin hates these, so I would never use them, but they are becoming popular.
Any recommendations on how to care for healing tattoos that are under clothes (of the loose-fitting variety)?
Thanks again for the video and for all the information you share with all of us on the internet!
I'm wondering about saniderm or tegaderm too. My artist used saniderm on my last tattoo and I liked it. I left it on for a few days. It didn't itch as much as normal.
I healed my tattoo with a tegaderm medical bandage they gave me right after they tattooed it and they told me to leave it on for about 4 days then gently use dial antibacterial and lubriderm and it healed perfectly i wonder why the tegaderm helps so much aside from keeping bacteria out ?
Hi Dr Dray, thanks for the content. I used to have terrible blackheads. My skin has never looked better after following your tips! :)
Glad to hear it
What did you use to get rid of them?
ohh, how did you get rid of them?
How?
Go off dr dray love this more slightly edgy content
I’ve heard a lot of different things and hearing a drs opinion is great, could you also do one on pericings? Also preventing body acne from sports bras / work out stuff / swim suits
Edgy? Lol
@@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen - Your RUclips name is very funny in this context.
I was binge watching Inked and then dr Dray posted this🤯
Love this video finallly a dr did it I love you for that...could you recomand something for body acne that won't affect the tattoo? Because there are many normal body lotions or creams that fades the colors 😑 I am from EU
Im a tattoo artist and my new boss says that Octenisept spray can help in healing as well when you spray it after you clean the tattoo. What s your take on it? These are the ingredients: octenisept. Composition: 100 g solution contain: octenidine dihydrochloride 0.1 g, phenoxyethanol (Ph. Eur.) 2.0 g ; Other ingredients: cocamidopropylbetaine, sodium D gluconate, glycerol 85%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, purified water.
you re looking so good Dr Dray!!!! i have a question for you, are you gonna review different skincare brands like: biologique recherche, verso, blue lagoon, susanne kaufmann, etc?
I'm a tattoo artist... I say to my customers to apply fragrance free panthenol based cream for 2 weeks after the session (Bepanthenol is the best here in Italy)! You're totally right...
Dr Dray, I would be grateful if you could tell me how safe is tattoo removal - mainly regarding long term complications. (And maybe best equipment?)
Thank you. I also have tattooed eyebrows and in Australia we have a fabulous nappy rash ointment called Bepanthin that is fragrance free and has mild antiseptic so is perfect for this and can also be used as a lip balm ( even celebrities really do use it ) If you can get it I highly highly recommend it
Such a pretty doctor. Thanks for the info.
I recently got my first tattoo, my husband got his second around the same time, we had two different artists. His advised neosporin ointment twice daily, which of course is petrolatum based. Mine advised neosporin cream, as often as I could apply it. Being a former home care nurse with quite a bit of experience working with wounds and wound nurses, and after discussing healing goals with my tattoo artist, we both felt petrolatum and like-based ointments were too occlusive, potentially softening the area too much and trapping any drainage. I personally like zinc based creams for shallower wounds, but again, the specific goals for healing a tattoo did not sound like it would necessarily benefit from zinc oxide either. Anyway, my tattoo healed beautifully. It was a little more work to do the frequent cream application, but it had minimal scabbing and healed with the colors still vibrant. My husband's did not heal as well, lots of scabbing and drainage...in fact, he had to call for antibiotics after about 10 days, it was looking pretty bad. It looks ok now, the colors have faded, but he wanted them to fade a bit. Admittedly, the world of tattoo healing is a bit unique, trying to actually preserve damage done to the skin. But my tattoo artist was very like-minded to myself in that he promoted using products without fragrance, as well as sun protection, long after the tattoo had healed.
Wish I would have had this info 20 yrs ago. I put some bacitracin on mine, which as it turns out I'm allergic to. Nothing like a weepy contact dermatitis on top of a wound 🙄
You really know that I want to get tattoos, Dr. Dray. Haha!
Excellent topic, Dr!
I remember using Cicaplast Baume, La Roche Posay with my first tattoo (my artist told me to get that one, change special bands {Tegaderm like and lint-free gauzes} often and wash it with water often) and wear cotton, well ventilated clothing around the area.
I didn’t have allergic reactions BUT my body reacted to the tattoo. Every time I had a tattoo done, I got fever after having them for several hours, and no more than 100.4 F. I felt like sh*t, and I realized was always after a tattoo done, so for the second one I visited a doctor the day after. She told me the tattoo looked fine, well cared and performed, no infections of course or allergic reactions. I guess my body overreacts to the injury itself. No surprised though, bc as a person that has arthritis, have had anaphylactic reactions and weird allergies, and as a Kid I used to get fever whenever my dad used to travel... I guess my own body is a drama queen.
It's not entirely uncommon and it's nicknamed the "tattoo flu".
Kat K ohh, I didn’t know that!
Great info!!!
I’m saving this for later cause I’m getting a tattoo hopefully in August 🥰🥰
I've used Cicaplast Baume B5 on many of my tattoos and I feel like it made the color hold better
On a fresh tattoo, i usually apply fragrance free lotion about 3 times a day and aquaphor right before bed to help with the healing and protect my tattoo from bacteria.
It's official: Dr. Dray knows everything about everything. Never thought I would see this topic here but am very grateful for it! Thanks, Dr. Dray!
Laurel Plummer yes, she’s so smart! Love Dr. Dray!
An amazing product for tattoos and itching is the aveeno anti itch eczema balm!!!
First time to be this early!
Thanks so much for all the vids doc!
Glad you like them!
yessss i requested this and this video is coming out on the day i'm getting a new tattoo! thank you dr dray!!!
love it!!
You are a blessing. I literally just got my eyebrows microbladed
Glad of this video. I'm booked in for my first tattoo and all the advice I've seen is to avoid vasaline and to use bepanthen but I am allergic to lanolin. I'm def gonna stick with vasaline now. Would my cereve moisturiser be effective after?
Would you consider doing a video on those tattoo fading creams? I have friends who use them and say they are totally safe, but I’m not convinced. I have also heard it makes tattooing over that skin even more difficult
Thanks! I was wondering, is it fine to apply AHA/BHA/Retinoids on tattoos?
I’d love to see you review and talk about tattoo ink ingredients!
I have a small tattoo in a place that's not visible to the world ;) and my tattoo artist (90s) was old school and put Nivea blue tin cream on it. It did the job, and did it well and I had it at home anyway because I used it for the face. It scabbed over on its own, and I let them fall off naturally. Gentle patted with a wet washcloth and re-upped on the cream until it healed. It's now 2020 and the colors are still as nice as on the day the scabs came off.
Hi Dr. Dray. Planning on getting my first tattoo soon. Just wondering how long after a tattoo can I workout?
I use coconut oil and Bepanthen interchangeably. The coconut oil really seems to jumpstart healing. I have two new tattoos and only use water, no soap, no shampoo. They're healing beautifully.
I don’t have tattoos but I’m still interested in watching this video. Many people have requested info on this topic and will benefit by Dr Dray’s knowledge. 😊 👏
Happy Thursday :)
I have lots and this is a life saver. I trust Dr Dray. I'm going to be rewatching this video before my next one.
Dr Dray hiya! We just started carrying the “Free & Clear” line in the Pharmacy where I work...what are your thoughts on the line?
Cover the tattoo at night too to avoid scratching when asleep. I catched myself once scratching my tattoo while in that phase of waking up and makes me wonder if I also scratched while asleep.
It’s not recommended to recover the tat what I do it I pat it and the itch goes away
Hi Doctor! Thank you so much for the video! What lotion would you recommend for long term use in tattooed areas (after the healing process)? Thank you!
My tattoo artist recommended Lubriderm fragrance free. Hope this helps.
Absolutely love the thumbnail photo 😂
Do you recommend the anti itch lotion by CeraVe for tattoos? I just got a tattoo 2 weeks ago and the itching was getting bad so I bought that to use on my new tattoo.
Omg Dr Draaaay
I wonder if you could do more non-cosmetic skin-related videos. For example like how to treat scabies, since there seems to be amazed opinion on Premethrin on the internet. Thank you as always.
Is Vaseline as good as hydrocolloid dressings, such as Duoderm? In studies, hydrocolloid dressings have shown to be very effective in preventing scabs or drying of the wound.
Several tattoo artists have recommended Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment here in the UK. It worked really well on my tattoos.
So helpful I need to get my eyebrows micro-bladed but I’m afraid of that rash I get not sure what causes it. But will keep this info. in mind. I think vaseline would do the trick. Thank you!
Dr Dray please review La Roche Posay's new serums!! the vitamin c serum, hyaluronic and retinol serums
Dr. Dray, you are the Derm goddess extraordinaire! Question: What about applying betadine solution periodically to prevent infection? Olive oil?
Another pro tip: a moisturised tattoo looks brighter and better. I've noticed when I don't put any moisturiser on it looks dull.
Hi Dr. Dray! Could I use cerave healing ointment on a new tattoo instead of Vaseline or aquafor?
Yay!!! What a great video! I did use A+D for my first few tattoos but I ended up switching to Aquaphor. I think it made all the difference. It healed better and my color has stayed. I hadn't heard to or try Vaseline but that makes sense from your explanation. I think for me the bacitracin (sp?) Was helpful immediately post-tattooing because it had a numbing affect which was even in its smallest way a relief from the pain of hours of tattooing. I didnt buy it nor did my tattoo artist recommend buying it. But he did use it as well as a similar product a few times after the sessions. I appreciate your comment about refrigerated moisturizers. It's such a good idea!! Im on a CeraVe kick since watching your other videos so I'll probably still stick to that unless otherwise suggested for my new tattoos.
I have a half sleeve (working on the full arm piece by piece). Are there any sleeve coverings you would recommend? I am absolutely trying to keep my tattoo out of the sun but I just cut a long sleeve off a shirt and have been wearing that lol but I have seen some sleeves for like mastectomy patients. But I would kind of feel like a fraud if I wore that only to cover my tattoos on my arm...
Coolibar has driving sleeves which would cover your entire arm except for maybe the area near your shoulder, but a shirt would cover that part.
Hi Dr. Dray, A doctor performed Ultherapie on me 5 days ago and destroyed my skin . It's not supposed to burn the skin, no swelling is suppose to happen or red scars and holes are not suppose to appear. My question is: What cream should I apply on the scars and for swelling, is it normal that the swelling is still there?
what do you think about saniderm? it's my favorite/easiest way to heal tattoos for sure! heaven sent for my massive stomach tattoo
Wow very informative. I have a question and would love your opinion. Many tattoo artist are seeking petroleum-free and vegan alternatives to moisturizers. What do you think of HustleButter? It has fruit oils, aloe, and shea butter. Your thoughts??
Can we get an updated video? Aquaphor vs specialized tattoo creams (Mad Rabbit, Sorry Mom, Hustle Butter, etc)?
Thank you 🫶🏽
So I've always used raw coconut oil for tattoo after care starting 24 hours after I got the tattoos. Many tattoo artists have recommended this to me or others will stay away from it and only recommend bepanthen. My tattoos have always healed quickly and without problems using coconut oil. But I'd be interested to know if there is a reason not to do this.
It's been awhile ive watched your video, but I wanted ur opinion on handmade soap is it worth buying then the ones from the store?