New tattoo and applying cream

August 13, 2011 at 1:05 pm #37154

Tattoosareace

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@tattoosareace

I’m using Bepanthen…is they such thing as putting to much cream on a new tattoo and will it alter anything?

Also is it normal for the flake / scab to come of when applying cream?

August 13, 2011 at 3:07 pm #109324

buttwheat

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@buttwheat

Tattoosareace;93994 wrote:

I’m using Bepanthen…is they such thing as putting to much cream on a new tattoo and will it alter anything?

Also is it normal for the flake / scab to come of when applying cream?

YES
Do not use to much this will cause your tattoo to not breath and you will have a soggy mess on your hands. Less is better. You will want to apply a thin layer to your tattoo. Let that absorb in for a minute and with a clean paper towel pat off any excess ointment. If your tattoo is flaking already day 3 or so you should stop using ointment and switch to a good non scented lotion. And yes you will ruin your new tattoo if you keep it saturated in ointment. Remember that less is better then more.

August 13, 2011 at 3:49 pm #108529