May 25, 2014 at 1:22 pm #41192
    0hmanda
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    @0hmanda

    So I got my tattoo two days ago, and my artist told me to wash it twice a day and then put aquaphor on it for three days then switch to lotion. I’ve been following the directions, washing in the morning and evening, but today I’m planning on going to the gym. My question is whether I should wait to wash my tattoo until after I work out, since I don’t think the sweat can be good for it, or if I should just wash it an extra time?

    May 25, 2014 at 2:12 pm #151116
    poxphobia
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    @poxphobia

    You shouldn’t go to the gym with a new tattoo at all! Gyms are FULL of sweat and bacteria, so unless you really really want an infection, wait a couple more days before going.
    And it doesn’t matter if you clean it two or three times. A shower won’t hurt your tattoo 😉

    May 25, 2014 at 2:15 pm #151117
    0hmanda
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    @0hmanda

    I’m glad I asked! Thanks so much!

    May 25, 2014 at 2:18 pm #151118
    poxphobia
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    @poxphobia

    No worries. You’re fine to go for a run or whatever though.

    May 25, 2014 at 2:54 pm #151119
    0hmanda
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    @0hmanda

    Great! Is it okay to start going to the gym around once the scabs start healing?

    May 25, 2014 at 3:07 pm #151122
    buttwheat
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    @buttwheat

    Give it a couple of weeks your body wont really miss the gym that much but if you get some kind of infection your body will hate you.

    May 25, 2014 at 9:03 pm #151127
    0hmanda
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    @0hmanda

    Can do. I want this thing to heal easily and well.

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