Once the second skin is in place, it can last for 2-3 days. Some excess fluid may build inside the covering- this is totally normal! If you want to remove it, make a small hole in the bottom edge and drain it.

If your second skins comes off before the 2-3 days, clean the area with warm soapy water and leave to air dry for 10-20 mins. Then apply clingfilm and follow the subsequent care instructions under ‘Using Clingfilm’.
If your second skin is still in place after 2-3 days, remove under warm running water and clean the area with a mild, skin kind soap. Again, allow to air dry for 10-20 minutes and apply the recommended or provided aftercare balm.
If you’re having trouble removing the second skin, best to grab a bottom edge and stretch the plastic down rather than trying to peel it towards you.
Moisturise when the area feels dry, and repeat as needed.
If any irritation, itchiness or redness occurs, remove the second skin under warm running water and follow the cleaning steps under ‘Using Clingfilm’.

Remove clingfilm after 2-3 hours & gently rinse off the area with warm water & a mild soap (nothing to chemical or perfume heavy).

Allow to air dry (a couple of minutes is normally enough).
Apply a THIN layer of aftercare ointment to the area.
Apply new CLEAN cling film.
Repeat this process every 3-4 hours for the first 2 days.
Sleeping with the cling film on is recommended as it prevents irritation & drying out during sleep (it also protects your bed sheets from staining).
On the 3rd day, continue to regularly clean & moisturise your tattoo, but Do not use the cling film as it is no longer necessary.
Keep on regularly moisturising until the tattoo has fully healed.
Typical healing time is 2-4 weeks, depending on skin type & the area of the body tattooed. During this time it is perfectly normal for your new tattoo to be more sensitive & itchy, don't worry this goes away as it heals.

Avoid submerging your tattoo in water- no swimming or baths for the first 2 weeks (showering is fine)
Protect your tattoo from strong sun: keep covered or use a strong sun block to prevent sun damage.
Need any further help? Please don't hesitate to call us at the shop for advice, we are here to help!

Aftercare