Sunblock after new tattoo

[Rob I]

Is it ok to start applying sunblock 5 weeks after getting a tattoo?

I've read that it shouldn't be used on a fresh tattoo and want to make sure I'm not going to do any damage after 5 weeks has passed.

Thanks in advance-

Rob

[Duffa]

I'm pretty sure your good to go

[Tracy Trash]

Why aren't you supposed to put it on a new tattoo? I thought it is a good way to protect a new tattoo..

[Rob I]

I'm told it can pull out ink. At 5 weeks, mine is obviously all peeled. Second peel done as well. Some areas still look a bit dusty as you can tell there's new skin under old ready to come out, which is why I want to make sure I'm not going to do any damage by putting sunblock on now. Been over 5 weeks since its been done.

Thanks

[slayer9019]

At 5 weeks you should be fine.

[Rob I]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the responses.

[JeffK]

By fresh I'm sure whoever said that meant still healing/open wound/peeling stage.

[JAllen]

By fresh I'm sure whoever said that meant still healing/open wound/peeling stage.

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[tonyced26]

Yeah, after 5 weeks you're definitely okay there

[tattooedgirl]

I would think that you were good to go on this. I did not have to apply sunscreen on mine right away. If the tat is healed over, then I would think that you would be fine.

[Colored Guy]

Use a good name-brand of sun block and you'll be fine. I use Neutrogena SPF 45 and it works really well. Target has them in a 2-pack for around $11 which is pretty good.

Rob

[lynellej1]

Good to know guys! I'm extremely fair and I feel like I put sunscreen companies in business! I'm going monday to finish up a tattoo and I would have been upset if I forgot to ask and ruined my new piece of art

[Slester]

How early would it be considered okay to use sunblock on a new tattoo? Of course one of the milder ones without perfume and other nasty stuff.

[cltattooing]

After the second peel should be fine. When all of the skin is smooth, has no flakes or dry patches, and isn't waxy anymore. When in doubt, keep it covered.

[thornton8000]

From what my artist told me is 5 weeks and u are good to go before it can cause issues with pulling the color out but if your at the 5 week stage you are ok

[mnpedro75]

This might go without saying but the artist I work with always stresses cover up your fresh tattoos, with just clothing, for that first 5 weeks.

[temporarytattoo]

I would recommend you to use an good brand of sunblock and which products suits you apply that one that would be more effective and good.