October 26, 2012 at 5:58 pm #39884
    gazza_606
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    @gazza_606

    Hiya, i have used savalon on my first 3 tattoos a few years back and never had a problem but they say not to use this anymore, the last one i used bepanthium (nappy rash cream) but i had an allergic reaction to it and it screwed my tat up. I have now had it redone and more added to it but i have now been told to use a small amount of vaseline on it for the first few days and then go on to some sort of scent free moisturizer. Alot of people are saying that vaseline is fine but only a small amount but others are saying NO. Can any comment if they have used vaseline and say wether it has caused any problems or if the tattoo is fine. The tattoo is black, dont know if that makes a difference. Cheers

    October 26, 2012 at 6:58 pm #132245
    metalmancpa
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    @metalmancpa

    Just having my 2nd one done, I was given the same aftercare instructions as the one I got 1.5 years ago from a different shop. First day is dry with no lotion, the next 3-4 days I wash the tattoo and use Aquafor, and then I switch to Lubriderm.

    October 26, 2012 at 9:57 pm #132248
    Sam-I-Am
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    @sam-i-am

    I like Aquaphor too. I’ve heard not to use Neosporin because of possible fading of the colors.

    October 27, 2012 at 1:27 am #132249
    yodaddynukka
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    @yodaddynukka

    Do not use Vaseline! If u can’t find anything similar to aquaphor then u can always dry heal it.

    October 27, 2012 at 1:46 am #132250
    BertNaked
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    @bertnaked

    I’ve tried vaseline under the healing prossess… didnt work for me. Didn’t feel right.

    So this Aquaphor is really something? For the next piece I’m going for something else…. screw my artist and his vaseline.

    October 27, 2012 at 2:54 am #132252
    Sam-I-Am
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    @sam-i-am

    Most of the tattooers around here (Harrisburg, PA area) recommend A & D ointment. I think it smells a little too much. Aquaphore is good but it’s not cheap. Eucerin is made by the same company and a little cheaper. (I haven’t tried it)
    Try A & D if you can find it.

    Let us know your results.

    October 27, 2012 at 4:56 am #132253
    yodaddynukka
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    @yodaddynukka

    dont use A and D either.

    October 27, 2012 at 3:29 pm #132259
    buttwheat
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    @buttwheat

    A&D and Aquaphor are basically the same thing same with Bepanthium. Don’t use anything it will be just fine.

    October 30, 2012 at 2:00 am #132388
    Mistress_Of_Pain
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    @mistress_of_pain

    I don’t use anything in terms of healing mine. I keep mine wrapped for a few hours, clean it really well and go straight to a scent free lotion like Lubriderm. I used A & D once before and needless to say, I will NEVER do that again. Hate that stuff but I’ve heard Aquaphor is pretty good.

    October 30, 2012 at 2:02 pm #132400
    BertNaked
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    @bertnaked

    Aquaphor isn’t avaiable in Norway…yet. Asked custom service, and they say it might come early 2012.

    Ebay, here I come.

    October 31, 2012 at 11:01 am #132446
    shawncooper78
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    @shawncooper78

    For the initial 3-4 days use aquaphor, it helps in the healing process. Afterwards use any aqua-based moisturizer, it will prevent over-scabbing. Do not use Vaseline as it is petroleum based and it will fade out the tat especially in your case as the color of tat is black.

    October 31, 2012 at 2:13 pm #132505
    buttwheat
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    @buttwheat

    @shawncooper78 119673 wrote:

    use aquaphor, it helps in the healing process. Do not use Vaseline as it is petroleum based

    Aquaphor is also petroleum based.

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