April 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm #33425
Vynidual
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@vynidual

As my tat nears the end of the healing process I’ve been washing it with bar soap while in the shower. should I be using the super abrasive bar soap or a softer liquid body soap? I find that when I get out of the shower my arm is super dry and requires a lot of lotion. Any imput would be great 🙂

April 12, 2010 at 7:07 pm #86026
Sherav
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@sherav

Hi

The last thing you want is anything abrasive on your skin. The tattoo surface takes 2 weeks or so to heal but beneath can take 6-8 weeks.

You should be using something soft and non-scented many liquid soaps are fine as long as you can avoid those with alcohol and high levels of petroleum (over 45% – none at all is best).

Take Care
Matthew

April 12, 2010 at 7:21 pm #86027
Vynidual
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@vynidual

The liquid body was I have is Irish spring. I’m not sure if it’s scented or not. But what liquid soap would you guys suggest?

April 12, 2010 at 7:27 pm #86028
vizzielover
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@vizzielover

I’d be inclined to use something that was suitable for a baby, Johnsons babywash for example. I certainly wouldn’t use anything abrasive on my new ink, not after taking such good care of it previously.

April 12, 2010 at 11:46 pm #86033
ArniVidar
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@arnividar

I use Neutral. It is, as the name implies, completely neutral. No colors, no scents, no added stuff. Because of this, it’s good for people with eczema and other assorted skin conditions. And it’s even a good soap.

April 13, 2010 at 3:27 am #86041
ppornan
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@ppornan

i use oil of lay bar soap. if its good for snoop dogg it good for me.

Patrick

April 13, 2010 at 7:44 pm #86065
Vynidual
Participant
@vynidual

How long will the peeling last? Its been like almost 2 weeks

April 13, 2010 at 10:50 pm #86072
ppornan
Participant
@ppornan

everyone heals different, but 2 weeks is about average on the skin surface. below the skin takes a while. your in good shape.

Patrick

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