For clients
Tattoo aftercare
A fresh tattoo needs particular care. Proper aftercare helps the skin heal as it should and keeps the colours saturated, the details sharp and the tattoo looking good.
Aftercare instructions
01First 2 days
- The SecondSkin film stays on the skin — do not take it off.
- Showering is fine. Sport, sauna, swimming pools and open water are not.
- Protect the film from rubbing and damage.
02After 2 days
- Take the film off under a warm shower, gently stretching it along the skin.
- Wash the tattoo with warm water and plain soap.
- Pat it dry with a paper towel and let it air-dry.
03Further care
- Week one: apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream 3–4 times a day.
- After that: cream once a day for another month.
- If the skin feels dry or tight, you can apply the cream more often.
Rules while it heals
What to avoid
- Do not scratch the tattoo or pick at the peeling skin.
- Until it is fully healed, avoid soaking the skin — sport, pools and sauna.
- Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight.
Always
- Once healed, use SPF 50+ in the sun. It keeps the colours saturated and the details sharp.
Any questions — call us
We are here for you after the tattoo is done, too.
If something goes wrong
The guide is always at hand: open this page on your phone if you forget something.
If your skin behaves differently from what is described here, don't look for the answer on the internet — write or call us. We will take a look and tell you what to do.