TATTOO DOCTOR™ FACT SHEET & HEALING GUIDE
WHY TATTOO DOCTOR™ IS BETTER
Tattoo Doctor™ is specifically formulated for tattoo healing with key advantages over generic ointments:
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Petroleum Jelly Base: Locks in moisture without suffocating the skin, unlike heavy-duty balms or creams that can clog pores.
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Vitamin E & Cocoa Butter: Naturally promotes skin regeneration and soothes irritation.
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Fragrance-Free & Dye-Free: Reduces allergic reactions compared to scented lotions or drugstore ointments.
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Artist-Approved Formula: Developed by professionals for safe healing and color retention.
WHAT SOAP TO USE
Recommended Soaps (Fragrance-Free & Antibacterial):
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Dr. Bronner’s Baby Unscented
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Dial Gold Antibacterial
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H2Ocean Blue Green Foam Soap
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
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Tattoo-specific soaps like Tattoo Goo® Deep Cleansing Soap
Avoid these:
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Scented body washes or bar soaps (e.g. Dove, Irish Spring)
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Exfoliating scrubs or loofahs
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Harsh antibacterial soaps with alcohol
SHOWERING RULES
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You can shower 4–6 hours after getting tattooed.
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DO NOT soak the tattoo (no baths, hot tubs, swimming pools, or lakes for 2–3 weeks).
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Let lukewarm water gently run over the area.
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Pat dry with a clean towel — never rub.
HEALING STAGES
Day 1–3:
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Tattoo will ooze plasma and ink — this is normal.
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Keep clean and apply a thin layer of Tattoo Doctor 2–3x daily.
Day 4–7:
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Tattoo begins to scab and flake.
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Do NOT pick or scratch — let scabs fall off naturally.
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Keep applying ointment as directed.
Day 8–14:
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Peeling continues, tattoo may look dull or hazy — that’s part of the dermal healing.
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Switch to Tattoo Doctor or unscented lotion as needed to stay moisturized.
Week 3–4:
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Skin fully closes, color begins to brighten.
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Avoid direct sunlight or tanning.
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A healed tattoo should look clear and vibrant.
Full epidermal healing: 2–4 weeks
Full deep skin recovery (dermal): Up to 8 weeks
DAILY INSTRUCTIONS (Quick Recap)
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Wash hands
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Gently clean tattoo with approved soap
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Pat dry
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Apply thin layer of Tattoo Doctor
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Repeat 2–3x daily for 10–14 days
