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127-03 101 AVE
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419
We carry a complete line of H2Ocean piercing aftercare products , as this is the only product we recommend for our Piercings
Tattoo Aftercare
Covering up Tattoo
We took the time to cover up your new tattoo for a very good reason - to keep air-born bacteria from invading your wound. Yes, as pretty as your new tattoo is, it is still a wound. Open flesh is a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. Leave the bandage on for a minimum of two hours.
Wash and Treat
After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap antibacterial soaps are actually better to gently wash away any ointment, blood and/or plasma and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case.
After washing completely then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. Tattoo Goo or A&D ointment that we provide you with, would be my first choice. Apply a thin layer of ointment to your tattoo for 5-7 days . Over moisturizing your tattoo with A&D, will slow down the healing process.
**Do not use Neosporin. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo.**
Applying Lotions After 5th Day
After applying ointment If you prefer, you can also use a specialty product such as Tattoo Goo or H2Ocean. It's not necessary, as many over the counter products work just fine,use lotion to keep the skin soft. Whatever lotion you use, it should be dye and fragrance free. Eucerin is the best in this case.keep on using the moisturizer for two weeks, As soon as the tattoo begins to feel a bit tight or dry, feed it moisture! The more you do so, the quicker the skin will heal over. The idea here is to PREVENT SCABBING
Please refrain from scratching or picking at the tattoo. It is normal for the tattoo to become very itchy during the healing time.
After the healing process ( 2 weeks ) stop by the shop so we can take a look at how everything is healing to make sure your tattoo is 100% perfect.
All aftercare products are available for purchase at shop, offered at discounted prices for our customers.
Piercing Aftercare
What You May Need:
· Sea Salt
· Anti-Bacterial or Antimicrobial Liquid Soap/Wash (Like Provon or Satin)
· Cotton Balls
· Cotton-tipped Swabs
· Small disposable cups (2-4 ounces)
· Paper towel or newly cleaned washcloth
Cleaning Your Piercing:
1. First, wash your hands thoroughly. Never touch your piercing or jewelry with dirty hands.
2. Saturate a cotton ball with warm water, and gently wipe away any "crusties" that have gathered around the piercing site. Throw the cotton ball away.
3. Apply a generous amount of liquid soap to your fingertip, and apply to the piercing site and jewelry. Make sure you get the soap everywhere, but rotating the jewelry is not necessary as long as you work the soap around the piercing and jewelry completely.
4. Rinse the piercing and jewelry several times with warm water, ensuring that all soap has been removed.
5. Dry your piercing with a clean paper towel and then dispose of it.
Cleaning Tips
··Cloth towels, especially those that have been already used, can harbor germs and bacteria. This is why it is safest to use a disposable paper towel. Other single-use products such as gauze, napkins, etc. can also be used. If you must use a fabric cloth or towel, make sure it is clean from the laundry.
Acceptable Healing Aids and Products
· Tea Tree Oil - This soothing liquid cools and refreshes an irritated piercing. Use only high quality tea tree oil that has been diluted with distilled water.
· Emu Oil - A universal healing product that has been discovered to also produce exceptional results when healing a piercing.
· H2Ocean - Although some would call it "glorified saline solution," most do report excellent healing results with this product.
· Saline Solution - Less expensive and more readily available than most other products, saline solution is very effective in soothing and healing a new piercing. It's also an acceptable substitute for sea salt soaks.
Do NOT Use:
· Hydrogen Peroxide - Hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria, but it also kills the white blood cells attempting to heal your piercing. It can cause irritation and lengthen overall healing time.
· Rubbing Alcohol - Alcohol will dry the skin and irritate the raw piercing, which could actually lead to infection.
· Glyoxide - This is a product that contains hydrogen peroxide and hinders healing rather than aiding it.
· Ear Care Solution - Solutions that are provided by jewelry boutiques and department store piercers usually contain alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and other harmful chemicals that only aggravate a new piercing.
· Ointments - Antibacterial ointments or similar products only clog pores and/or kill good cells trying to heal the piercing.