Aftercare

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SecondSkin is a medical-grade, transparent, adhesive barrier that protects new tattoos while they're healing. It is latex-free, waterproof, breathable, and hypoallergenic.

Removing the SecondSkin

1. Once the SecondSkin has been applied, it's recommended keeping it on the fresh tattoo for a minimum of 3 to 5 days.
2. Once it's ready to be removed, wash your hands and pull the SecondSkin across the skin slowly, while under lukewarm water in the shower.  Do not pull it straight up & away from the skin. Dispose of the bandage appropriately.
3. Once it's removed, lather a fragrance-free soap in your hands and gently rub your fresh tattoo and surrounding skin. Do not use a loofa or cloth.
4. Gently rinse your tattoo with lukewarm water. Ensure the tattoo is completely free of soap before exiting the shower.
5. Pat your new tattoo & surrounding area dry with a paper towel.
6. Apply a light amount of fragrance-free lotion twice a day until all skin flakes are removed.

Once your tattoo becomes dry and flakey, it will also become itchy. Do not scratch the tattoo. Instead, lightly slap the skin -- never scratch or rub the tattoo against anything to satisfy the itch.

You're tough! You can do it!

FAQ

• What do I do if the SecondSkin bandage opens/bursts before the 3-5 days are up?

Remove the remaining bandage, clean the area, and continue with the traditional aftercare process of cleaning the tattoo every 12 hours until flakey, then applying a light amount of fragrance-free lotion twice a day until all skin flakes are removed.

• My skin is really red after removing the SecondSkin bandage...

It's likely that the untattooed skin had become irritated during removal of the bandage -- this is completely normal!

If you do, however, experience a more serious reaction to the bandage removal, it's likely that you're experiencing an allergic reaction and I recommend you cease use of all SecondSkin and SecondSkin-alike products until you've sought appropriate medical attention.

• Can I use SecondSkin if I'm allergic to Bandaids or medical tape?

If you know you’re allergic to medical adhesives or one of the ingredients of SecondSkin, you should not use SecondSkin.

• What soap would you recommend I use?

I recommend Dove Sensitive Skin body wash in liquid form.

• What lotion would you recommend I use?

I recommend Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion.

Traditional tattoo aftercare is recommended when SecondSkin bandages cannot be used, and instead, plastic wrap and SensiWrap are used, Occasionally, a soaker-pad is used to help collect fluid (blood, plasma, etc).

Removing the Bandage/Plastic Wrap

If you do not have pets, I recommend removing the bandage before bed on the day of your tattoo; if you do have pets, leave the bandage on until the morning after.

1. Wash your hands, then slowly remove the bandage and dispose of it appropriately.
2. Wash your hands once more, then lather a fragrance-free soap in your hands and gently rub your fresh tattoo and surrounding skin. Do not use a loofa or cloth.
3. Gently rinse your tattoo with lukewarm water. Ensure the tattoo is completely free of soap.
4. Pat your new tattoo & surrounding area dry with a paper towel.
5. Continue to wash your new tattoo every 12 hours.
6. Apply a light amount of fragrance-free lotion twice a day until all skin flakes are removed.

Once your tattoo becomes dry and flakey, it will also become itchy. Do not scratch the tattoo. Instead, lightly slap the skin -- never scratch or rub the tattoo against anything to satisfy the itch.

You're tough! You can do it!