Products such as Neosporin. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Some individuals can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin. Which can in some cases, cause little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo."

Avoid using products that contain petroleum based ingredients or products that can clog your pores. This can delay that healing process and have an adverse affect on your tattoo and it's color. Continue to keep your tattoo clean throughout the healing process, continue using the tattoo oil to keep the skin soft and conditioned.

Yes, you can (and should!) shower with a new tattoo. It's OK to get your tattoo wet-just don't soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you'll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine as long as you don't soak or scrub your new tattoo. Swimming - whether it be a pool, fresh water or salt water - should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.

After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Excessive scabbing could indicate a poorly-done tattoo, but a little is sometimes normal and there is no need to panic. Apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. (Let scabs dry after compresses before applying tattoo oil) You may also start to itch, just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. The advice here is, don't pick, and don't scratch! if the skin itches, slap it. The application of tattoo oil should help alleviate some of these issues. Remember, some scabbing is normal, so just leave it alone. Your tattoo is almost healed,and now is not the time to ruin it!

After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time in excessive sun, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30-SPF sunblock ans condition ans moisturize on a regular bases with Tattoo DermaCare Tattoo Oil. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.