Aquaphor?

[Kade W.]

Is it a must for the first few days of healing? I’ve heard conflicting statements and opinions.

[Hogrider]

No, some people dry heal. I use A&D ointment for about three days then switch to cocoa butter. Everybody has an opinion, use what works for you.

[scottyg]

If you're new to healing tattoos best to do exactly what your artist told you. Once you've had a few you'll get a routine down that works best for you.

But yeah, generally they say aquaphor for the first 2/3 days, VERY light coating, then switch to a fragrant free moisturizer.

But again, best to go by your artist's directions.

[oboogie]

I use nothing. But if you're new, use the Aquaphor per your artist.

[Gingerninja]

I use tegaderm 3-4 days, then light aquaphor for three days then lubriderm. 

[JAC1961]

I started using A&D then switched to Aquaphor because it's easier to get a thin layer, and we'll, I don't smell like a baby's butt either. lol

Use it the first 3 days then go to Aveeno or Lubriderm.

[Dan]

I use Palmer's cocoa butter as soon as I take off the saniderm, or right away if I don't use saniderm

[Runningriver]

Different strokes for different folks, and I've done it both ways (nothing for a few days then lotion, and lotion right from day 1) and all have healed similarly.