Mike Panic Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looking for a vegan option to using Aquaphor, because it has lanolin in it. Anyone? Must be readily available in the USA. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I didn't claw my way to the top of the food-chain to eat grass, but check it out: Top 3 Vegan Lotions - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com else 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAllen Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Try looking up Shea moisture organic products. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
else Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I don't understand the problem with lanolin... not trying to hassle you... but it's harvested from the wool that gets sheared anyway. If sheep don't get sheared they'll eventually die. Shearing is good. Why no lanolin? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfartart Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I use Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion with natural colloidal oatmeal. The one I use is also fragrance free and lanolin free. I had to switch to this after getting my tattoo when I broke out in a horrible rash and contact dermatitis. I ended up having what I believe was a lanolin allergy. I have not had any problems since then. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Panic Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks everyone. @else - I'm not vegan, I'm looking to help a client out who is. I'm also lucky enough to be friends with some amazing people who happen to be very in-tune with the Vegan community, one of theme operates a premiere East Coast Bakery (Welcome to Vegan Treats!). It's no hassle, I can explain the problem with harvesting lanolin for you. Most vegans are so because they despise cruelty of any kind to animals. More often than not, sheep are not kept in great conditions and their quality of life, simply for the harvest of wool, is terrible. The sheering process can also be rather horrific on them. Furthermore, the carbon dioxide output of cattle, sheep and other livestock in American alone is said to be upwards of 4x worse than all the cars in America. Info: Which Is Worse: 1000 Cars or 1000 Cows? | Green Living Tips and Ideas This is why vegans abstain from all animal and animal by-products, including wool, lanolin, honey, eggs, silk and so on. Androosh, spookysproul and TrixieFaux 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfartart Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Mike, after seeing your above post, I'm sorry, but Aveeno is not a vegan lotion. It is lanolin free, but after more reading, it was tested on animals since the company that owns them is Johnson and Johnson. I wasn't sure if maybe you had an allergy or something like me, so that was why I commented. Sorry again. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Panic Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for the update @oldfartart! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight-Lines Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 But animals LOVE having lotion rubbed on them. Soft, non irritated and freshly exfoliated/non ashy lab mice are often happier than the ones in the wild. T Kev, Jepollock, Dhopper and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhopper Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Water! YOMONEY and Stewart Robson 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Androosh Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I just healed my elbow with Desert Essence (mentioned in the article @Dan S linked to) and it worked a charm. It is available at most health stores out here on the west coast. It works extremely well for healing tattoos and also everyday moisturizing of faces and bodies. Good stuff. Once I'm in the healing homestretch I've been using plain old jojoba oil to help itching. @Mike Panic - tell your clients about Udo's 3-6-9 blend of essential acids. I'd recommend these to anyone, Vegan or not. The health of my skin, nails and hair has noticeably improved since I've started taking them. Well worth the $30. These should be available at Whole Foods and fine health stores. Mike Panic 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I always use a vegan aftercare. Method hand soap and hot water. Just like I tell people not to buy anything special for aftercare, I am sure whatever moisturizer they use on a daily basis would work. Or call one of the shops that are vegan and ask their opinion. Graeme and YOMONEY 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dry heal. In my admittedly limited experience the less I do to the tattoo the better it heals anyway. YOMONEY, Brock Varty and else 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 But animals LOVE having lotion rubbed on them. Soft, non irritated and freshly exfoliated/non ashy lab mice are often happier than the ones in the wild.T And it ain't nothin worse than a mouse with the ashy's...get all crinkly n shit. Besides, when the mice eat the poison we put out for 'em, they smell ever so much better if they're all lathered up first. And I'd wonder about the figures on wool production vis-a-vis pollution. The US produces less than one percent of the wool produced in the world, with Australia and China being the largest producers. American wool-producers are typically small, family-type operations, as opposed to the huge commercial concerns of those countries. Personally, I've never met a farmer here who didn't take pretty durn good care of their animals. And anyhow, what about those poor damn silkworms?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky15568 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I use A&D Ointment for all my tattoos for about a week/ week and a half and they turn out great! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Panic Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 @David Flores & @Graeme - dry healing and soap and water isn't a viable option for laser tattoo removal. I asked in this forum, instead of that one, because there are far more people here who have healed tattoos, than have received laser treatment in the other forum. I'm not trying to start a flame war over the best way to heal a tattoo, I'm simply looking for an effective alternative to Aquaphor. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dry heal. In my admittedly limited experience the less I do to the tattoo the better it heals anyway. Typically don't use anything until a few days after getting new work done. For whatever reason, if I wait two or three days, then use lotion VERY sparingly, it seems to work the best. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky15568 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 @David Flores & @Graeme - dry healing and soap and water isn't a viable option for laser tattoo removal. I asked in this forum, instead of that one, because there are far more people here who have healed tattoos, than have received laser treatment in the other forum.I'm not trying to start a flame war over the best way to heal a tattoo, I'm simply looking for an effective alternative to Aquaphor. A&D is a great option, its used for rashes and burns so it should work well for laser tattoo removal too! Mike Panic 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 @David Flores & @Graeme - dry healing and soap and water isn't a viable option for laser tattoo removal. I asked in this forum, instead of that one, because there are far more people here who have healed tattoos, than have received laser treatment in the other forum.I'm not trying to start a flame war over the best way to heal a tattoo, I'm simply looking for an effective alternative to Aquaphor. Fair enough, I didn't realise it was for laser healing. Mike Panic 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOMONEY Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 *edit* missed the part where this was in regards to laser healing. either way, i dont use anything for tattoos and laser. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 save the ringworms!!! YOMONEY 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Robson Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 @Mike Panic 99% Aloe Vera gel is great while healing lazer. Cools and soothes apparently. Which helps with blistering too. You can lay it on thick and re-wrap or just use it regularly throughout the day. MsRad and Mike Panic 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Flores Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Vegan Tattoo Education: Vegan Aftercare Products Their is a list of vegan aftercare products here, I can't speak of the effectivness, but maybe some forum members that have used them can. I still think calling a tattoo reputable tattoo shop like scapegoat that markets themselves to vegan tattoo customers might be worth a try. But I also didn't think about the customer having laser work done. Mike Panic 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsRad Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 honestly, i have no idea for post lazer care, but Stewart sounds like the best idea, as Aloe helps post sun burn, and laser removal appears to be like receiving a 2nd degree sun burn. as for post-tattoo vegan aftercare, i typically use either Kiss My Face Olive Oil & Aloe Lotion or 100% Shea Butter (though I don't like how it leaves my skin feeling afterwards). Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3441-vegan-alternative-to-aquaphor/#findComment-59643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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