Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

Wearing Saniderm™

Sea City Tattoo and Body Piercing uses Saniderm™ to cover fresh tattoos. It’s like a second skin.
It can be kept on for the first 3-24 hours. It's best to keep it on if the tattoo is excreting blood, plasma and lymph fluid but no longer than 24 hours.
- This build up is normal.
Take the Saniderm™ off in the shower and gently wash the tattoo with soap (unscented and non harsh soap is preferred) and rinse. The tattoo may air dry or can be pat dried.

Cleaning/Care

General Care

When washing in the shower wash that tattoo gently with soap (unscented and non harsh soap is preferred) and rinse.
- Do not soak your tattoo in water, or exfoliate.
You can either air dry or pat dry your tattoo. Do not swipe or drag a towel on the tattoo.
Do not swim in hot tubs, pools, lakes, ponds, rivers or oceans until your tattoo is healed.

Scabbing/Flaking Stage

After a few days your tattoo will start to itch, scab and then flake.
It is suggested to moisturize your tattoo with an alcohol free lotion.
- Wash your hands first and then apply a thin layer softly rubbing the lotion into your tattoo.
- Do this 2 to 3 times a day or as needed.
Do not scratch your itchy tattoo, gently slap it instead.
Do not pick your scabs. Picking your scabs can pull the ink out with the scabs and leave empty parts in your new tattoo.

After Scabbing/Flaking Stage

Your tattoo will look healed but it is not. It may look waxy but that is normal for your skin while it is healing.
Moisturize it at least once a day for about 2 weeks.
Your tattoo will take about 1-4 months to completely heal.

Healed Aftercare