Ye Olde Aftercare Scroll

• Tattoo has been covered with Second Skin - a breathable, waterproof barrier
  • It is designed to protect the new tattoo while it heals
• Please leave the Second Skin on for 3-5 Days
  • Remove if you experience:
    • Redness, Rash, Excessive Itching, Irritation
    • If you sweat under the Second Skin, remove Immediately to avoid infection

• Remove the Second Skin in the shower with warm water and soap
• Gently lift a corner and stretch the bandage away from your skin
  • Like a Command Strip
  • Do NOT peel straight up
• Be Gentle, If it pulls too much, then let more warm water run over it and be patient.
• Take your time removing the barrier to protect the tattoo as much as possible

Clean Your Tattoo:

• Clean Morning & Night, Also If Dirty or Sweaty
• Use Fragrance-Free, Antibacterial Soap Only
  • Approved Options:
    • Dial Gold Antibacterial Soap
    • Hustle Butter Foam Antibacterial Soap
    • Mad Rabbit Soothing Gel Cleanser
    • Dr. Bronner's Baby Unscented
    • Hibiclens (Only if Recommended)

Drying Instructions:

• NEVER use bath towels or hand towels - even fresh from the wash
  • They can harbor bacteria
• Air dry the tattoo, or gently pat dry with a clean paper towel

Only Use:

• Mad Rabbit Tattoo Balm
• Hustle Butter
• Apply Thin Layer - Your Skin Should Breathe
• Do Not Over-Apply; Re-Apply When The Tattoo Feels Dry
• NO Petroleum-Based Products:
  • No Vaseline
  • No A&D Ointment
  • No Aquaphor
  • No products with Coconut Oil in the Ingredients List
• Petroleum-Based Products Trap Bacteria, Cause Sweat to Build Up, and Delay Healing

• NO Soaking or Submerging the Tattoo for at Least 2-3 Weeks:
  • Baths, Hot Tubs, Pools, Lakes, Oceans, Seas, Ponds, Tanks...etc
• DO NOT Scratch or Pick at Flakes or Scabs
• Avoid Tight or Rubbing Clothing Directly Over the Tattoo

• Most Tattoos Heal In About 2 Weeks
• Cover-Ups, Scar Tissue, and Layered Sessions May Require More Time and Extra Moisturizing
• Tattoo Ink Typically Settles Around 6 Weeks
  • This is when you'll see the true healed look
• A Complimentary Touch-Up is Included Between 2-6 Weeks Post Session
  • After 6 Weeks, Any Touch-Ups Will Be an Hourly Rate