If using Cling Film film keep covered for 3-4hrs

If using Dermalize film keep on for 24-48hrs

Carefully remove dressing and wash gently with warm water and mild soap.

Pat dry with paper towels or a new clean towel, then air-dry for 10 mins.

Do not apply aftercare for the first couple of days, just keep the tattoo clean and dry, washing gently 3-4 times a day.

Your new tattoo is essentially an open wound, so limit physical activity, keep away from animals, dirt and chemicals.

After 48hrs gently wash, dry and apply SMALL amount of aftercare (unscented cocoa butter or similar) with CLEAN hands, massage gently in.

Repeat this process 3-4 times a day for 7-10 days.

Touch your tattoo as little as possible whilst healing, and if any scabbing/skin flaking appears DO NOT pick or scratch it off, allow it to fall off naturally.

Do not go swimming/bathing or sun bathing/tanning bed/fake tan until fully healed and all scabbing and flaking has ceased.

After the tattoo is fully healed, avoid the sun, moisturise and use sunscreen regularly for best results. Little and often aftercare cream is better than too much.

Allergic reactions are very rare - a small number of people with very sensitive skin could show a faint redness, which should disappear in a short time once the product has been removed.