With a constant increase in number of people getting a tattoo, it is pretty clear that this form of body modification is here to stay for long. Do you there are around 30% of Americans with at least one tattoo? However, with this trend thereare some complications which are often overlooked. For instance, nearly 3% US people who have to deal with a skin infection after getting a new tattoo.

Hence, if you are planning to get a tattoo job done, it is worth realizing that taking a good care of a tattoo is important. Below are listed some essential tips to be followed. Have a lookl:

Don’t rush to unwrap it: You might not realize the importance of the initial bandage. But it can significantly increase your tattoo’s age. Simply putting, tattoo aftercare starts in studio itself. Once the artist is done with the tattoo design, it will be wiped down using an anti-bacterial soap. It will be followed by application of a thin layer of moisturizer. Later, a bandage or a plastic wrap is used to cover the skin. It is really important to protect your treated area. While it can be quite tempting to unwrap it at the earliest, yet you have to be patient.

Listen to your artist: If you want to have the best advice on how to care for a new tattoo, you must follow your tattoo artist. Firstly, do your home-work well and pick a good tattoo artist to handle your skin. Once you are working with a reputable and experienced artist, you can rest assured to get valuable instructions for your new tattoo. And the instructions given by the artist have to be followed carefully. Remember, no advice is poor as your artist always want your tattoo to get heal effectively.

Keep it clean: You need to keep your new tattoo clean and for this you have to wash it. Just before you start, make sure your hands are clean. Clear the excess fluid, ink and moisturizer gently and after washing dry the treated area by patting with a clean paper towel. Later, you can apply a moisturizer to the tattoo site. Next, keep it at bay from direct sunlight. For at least 3 to 4 weeks, you must keep it out of sun. Once the healing is done, makes sure you cover it with a good sun-screen whenever you step out.

Avoid scratching: It is quite common for a fresh tattoo to itch. But you don’t need to pick at your tattoo else you will end up messing the design. Actually, in the healing stage your tattoo is highly prone to fading and infections. Itching being a common symptom leads to scratching which further raises complication. If you feel hard to resist the urge to scratch, you can consider a numbing cream. Yes, application of a topical anesthetic like NumbSkin cream can do wonders. Just apply a thick layer and it will block the pain signals for three to four hours, and you can be relaxed.

Once you have understood these tips, caring for a tattoo will not be a complicated process. Good luck!