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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just some advice needed guys, how long do I need to put cream on my tattoo, is it until it has stopped scabbing, which it hasn't started yet, or just for week or so? |
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"Just some advice needed guys, how long do I need to put cream on my tattoo, is it until it has stopped scabbing, which it hasn't started yet, or just for week or so?"
Gentleman Ben had a good tattoo done recently. He might know. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Use nappy rash cream called bepanthmen from getting it done untill you rub it in and little flakes start to come off ur tattoo. Its normal that means fully healed. Then stop using after all scabbing and flakes have gone ive got 24hrs worth of tattoos on me so speak from experience. Best cream i have ever used x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i just used it till it stopped itching, thats usually when the scabs have heeled, everyone heels at a different rate tho you will know when yours has heeled and theres no need to put anything on it when it has |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What cream you using?
I put it on mine till the scabs are healed ,well i say scabs if done well and looked after well it will be more like dry skin it shouldn't really scab over. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i never liked Bepanthen myself i found it made the scabs lift away and fall off far to quick
only used it once after the first sitting on one of my arms and strangly enough it was the only time i ever needed any colour re doing |
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I used pile ointment on mine. Prep H. Worked a treat. Stops the itching and swelling. They used to recommend it in the tattoo studio i worked at so comes highly recommended. Everyone has their favourite tho.
I would put cream on until after the scabs drop off, keep it moisturised. Some people i know put the cream on years after its done to brighten the colours before an evening out! Works too!
Good luck and enjoy your new art! X |
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By *un-scotMan
over a year ago
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I use cream for a week after last scab comes off
Like previous poster I count my tats in hours in chair not number off tats
I've used savlon on last 36 hours of tattooing
And no probs
Didn't use anything in 1st 20 hours no sufferance In tats but cream stops the itching and helps healing |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i use the witch hazel gel, it has a cooling agent in it so when its new and burning it really helps, also seems to stop the itching
It dont dry your skin like some creams can too
as said everyone will have their fave cream and thats deffo mine |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have got Bepanthen, it seems ok, just didn't know how long to use it for, I don't put it on as often as I perhaps should because of working, but it has only been done since Monday and not sure how soon it would start drying or scabbing over. Thank you tho, I'll just keep putting it on. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Never used that,and yeah its more for the itching then anything,im having my back done soon i may look into that."
your backs a bastard when your sat in alone and its itching like mad lol  |
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I don't like Bepanthen, find it too heavy.
I use Savlon until the scabbing has healed.
However, I've just had 4 hours done on my leg, a really intricate portrait, and I've got really dry skin on my leg, so I just used E45 on that one, to help moisturise the skin too. |
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"I have got Bepanthen, it seems ok, just didn't know how long to use it for, I don't put it on as often as I perhaps should because of working, but it has only been done since Monday and not sure how soon it would start drying or scabbing over. Thank you tho, I'll just keep putting it on."
That's why i used Bepanthen as it would do me a whole shift without needing to reapply  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Never used that,and yeah its more for the itching then anything,im having my back done soon i may look into that.
your backs a bastard when your sat in alone and its itching like mad lol "
Thanks for that lol,have my shoulders done but i could reach those lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't like Bepanthen, find it too heavy.
I use Savlon until the scabbing has healed.
However, I've just had 4 hours done on my leg, a really intricate portrait, and I've got really dry skin on my leg, so I just used E45 on that one, to help moisturise the skin too. "
E45 do a anti itch version too now, we use it at work and its very good, not that any of my patients have new tattoos lol but im told it does stop the itching well |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have got Bepanthen, it seems ok, just didn't know how long to use it for, I don't put it on as often as I perhaps should because of working, but it has only been done since Monday and not sure how soon it would start drying or scabbing over. Thank you tho, I'll just keep putting it on.
That's why i used Bepanthen as it would do me a whole shift without needing to reapply "
I put it on in the morning before I go out, then again before bed which isn't much, but I have good skin, which has never been dry, it still feels pretty good tho, so not too worried |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have got Bepanthen, it seems ok, just didn't know how long to use it for, I don't put it on as often as I perhaps should because of working, but it has only been done since Monday and not sure how soon it would start drying or scabbing over. Thank you tho, I'll just keep putting it on.
That's why i used Bepanthen as it would do me a whole shift without needing to reapply
I put it on in the morning before I go out, then again before bed which isn't much, but I have good skin, which has never been dry, it still feels pretty good tho, so not too worried"
i really wouldnt worry to much about it, if you didnt use any cream at all it wouldnt make a difference, only thing it really does is sooths it and makes it feel better while heeling
ive done it a few times where i havnt bothered putting anything on then i'll go for another sitting and use something and you cant tell any difference in the wrk between sittings ive used cream and ones i havnt
Peopel say its holds the colour in better but ive never seen any evidance of that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have got Bepanthen, it seems ok, just didn't know how long to use it for, I don't put it on as often as I perhaps should because of working, but it has only been done since Monday and not sure how soon it would start drying or scabbing over. Thank you tho, I'll just keep putting it on.
That's why i used Bepanthen as it would do me a whole shift without needing to reapply
I put it on in the morning before I go out, then again before bed which isn't much, but I have good skin, which has never been dry, it still feels pretty good tho, so not too worried
i really wouldnt worry to much about it, if you didnt use any cream at all it wouldnt make a difference, only thing it really does is sooths it and makes it feel better while heeling
ive done it a few times where i havnt bothered putting anything on then i'll go for another sitting and use something and you cant tell any difference in the wrk between sittings ive used cream and ones i havnt
Peopel say its holds the colour in better but ive never seen any evidance of that"
I don't think it has any bearing on how the colour holds tbh,that is down to how good the work is and the inks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everyone's different, we both use Vaseline, as often as you can apply it, it never scabs that way, it just heals, as it's a barrier against a scab forming |
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"Everyone's different, we both use Vaseline, as often as you can apply it, it never scabs that way, it just heals, as it's a barrier against a scab forming "
Funny isn't it? I've always been told never to use Vaseline. Can't even remember why, just every tattooist I've seen has said not to use it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Everyone's different, we both use Vaseline, as often as you can apply it, it never scabs that way, it just heals, as it's a barrier against a scab forming
Funny isn't it? I've always been told never to use Vaseline. Can't even remember why, just every tattooist I've seen has said not to use it. "
i was told not to use it either
Always wondered why seeing as they spread it on you while they are actually tattooing 
actually i may ask that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Everyone's different, we both use Vaseline, as often as you can apply it, it never scabs that way, it just heals, as it's a barrier against a scab forming
Funny isn't it? I've always been told never to use Vaseline. Can't even remember why, just every tattooist I've seen has said not to use it.
i was told not to use it either
Always wondered why seeing as they spread it on you while they are actually tattooing
actually i may ask that "
Like wise yet they do use it in the studio...hmmmmm. |
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Just asked the dude that did my leg.
They use vaseline to help the needle glide smoothly across the skin, less drag. And also to prevent air getting to the tattoo, therefore stopping any bloody clotting, and leaving lumps and bumps.
You shouldn't use vaseline for after care because it doesn't allow the tattoo to breathe, it's an abrasion that needs air to heal. And some think it causes colour fade because of the petroleum. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I was told by my tatooist to use bepanthen after a baby wipe at least twice a day.
Worked a treat and didn't scab at all. I also moisturise them once or twice a week and use high sun factor when on hol and I've never had any fade issues.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Everyone's different, we both use Vaseline, as often as you can apply it, it never scabs that way, it just heals, as it's a barrier against a scab forming "
Our tattooist also says Vaseline just to give it a protective layer .
It's defo worked for both myself and the wife . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just asked the dude that did my leg.
They use vaseline to help the needle glide smoothly across the skin, less drag. And also to prevent air getting to the tattoo, therefore stopping any bloody clotting, and leaving lumps and bumps.
You shouldn't use vaseline for after care because it doesn't allow the tattoo to breathe, it's an abrasion that needs air to heal. And some think it causes colour fade because of the petroleum. "
It also traps bacteria beneath it increasing the risk of infection. |
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"Use nappy rash cream called bepanthmen from getting it done untill you rub it in and little flakes start to come off ur tattoo. Its normal that means fully healed. Then stop using after all scabbing and flakes have gone ive got 24hrs worth of tattoos on me so speak from experience. Best cream i have ever used x"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always go for bepanthen & wrapped in clingfilm for a week, then just bepanthen after that until it's healed. Best ever for me! Booked in for another 8 hour sitting next month and can't wait (other than the fact it hurts like a moherflipper!) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sorry to post again so quick, but one piece of advice I haven't been mentioned is put the tube of bepanthen in a cup of hot water before use. Soften it up a treat, much easier on the sore bits. |
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Bepanthen every time for me. Over the last twenty years I have tried various things but Bepanthen has had the best results by far.
I agree as well that warming it slightly in a glass of warm water first helps with a nice smooth even application. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I always go for bepanthen & wrapped in clingfilm for a week, then just bepanthen after that until it's healed. Best ever for me! Booked in for another 8 hour sitting next month and can't wait (other than the fact it hurts like a moherflipper!)"
i had a 8 hour sitting on my back, i was suicidal by the end of it, 8 hours is far to long to sit in one go  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I always go for bepanthen & wrapped in clingfilm for a week, then just bepanthen after that until it's healed. Best ever for me! Booked in for another 8 hour sitting next month and can't wait (other than the fact it hurts like a moherflipper!)
i had a 8 hour sitting on my back, i was suicidal by the end of it, 8 hours is far to long to sit in one go "
Mine was 6 and without breaks so was a killer. Deciding what to do next. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I always go for bepanthen & wrapped in clingfilm for a week, then just bepanthen after that until it's healed. Best ever for me! Booked in for another 8 hour sitting next month and can't wait (other than the fact it hurts like a moherflipper!)
i had a 8 hour sitting on my back, i was suicidal by the end of it, 8 hours is far to long to sit in one go
Mine was 6 and without breaks so was a killer. Deciding what to do next. "
my back was supposed to be done in two 8 hour sittings but after the first one the rest was done in four two hour sittings wimp and proud lol i couldnt have face another 8 hours in one go  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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It was knackering but I hate the faff of aftercare so I'd rather get it over and done with. I've only had 8 hours altogether. Pain was not an issue. It was the sitting there for hours that did me in. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"LOVE your tattoo OP!! Gorgeous. 
I've always used Bepanthen on all mine and they all turned out ok. None of them needed re-doing. "
Thank you Scarlet, I told him what I wanted and this is what he came up with, I'm very pleased with it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just some advice needed guys, how long do I need to put cream on my tattoo, is it until it has stopped scabbing, which it hasn't started yet, or just for week or so?
Gentleman Ben had a good tattoo done recently. He might know. "
Was it Thatcher's head by any chance? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ive had 8 tattoos and never used any cream never bothered me x"
Yep, can't see what difference a cream ishinnamake over not picking the scab, although no doubt I'll be corrected shortly! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The knack with getting bepanthen is to put the tube in hot water for 10 mins before putting on, it far thinner and easier to get on. I don't cover other than for the hour after getting it. I also keep applying until its fully healed.
I've found this the best method and my half sleeve has no spots that needed touching up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We find that a product called black cat, or tattoo juice works best, that's why we supply it in our studio. Bepanthen we find is too thick and e45 dries to quickly xx |
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