🖤 Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
 

To ensure your tattoo heals clean, vibrant, and smooth, follow these aftercare steps based on the covering method your artist used:
 
🔹 STEP 1: FIRST NIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
 

➤ If your tattoo is not bandaged:

• Avoid touching it or letting others touch it.

• Follow cleaning instructions within 2–3 hours of leaving the studio.

➤ If your tattoo is covered with a non-adhesive bandage (plastic wrap or pad):

• Leave the wrap on for 2–6 hours (or overnight if advised).

• Wash your hands, then gently remove the bandage.

• Proceed to cleaning instructions below.

➤ If your tattoo is covered with a specialty bandage (Saniderm, 2nd Skin, Recovery Derm, etc.):

• Leave Saniderm on for 3–7 days (as directed by your artist).

• If fluid starts to leak or the bandage starts to peel off, remove it early.

• To remove: Do so in the shower using warm water. Gently peel it off slowly in the direction of hair growth. Try and slowly stretch the bandage, pulling flat against your skin. DO NOT peel away from the skin like a bandaid!

 
🔹 STEP 2: WASHING YOUR TATTOO
 

• Wash your hands first.

• Gently cleanse your tattoo using Mad Rabbit Foaming Tattoo Wash or any unscented soap:

  • Apply 1–2 pumps directly to the tattoo.

  • Use your fingertips to lather gently — do not scrub.

  • Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

• Pat dry with a clean paper towel or let air dry. Avoid cloth towels.

🕒 Do this 3–4 times a day during the healing process (especially after sweating or getting dirty).

 
🔹 STEP 3: APPLYING AFTERCARE PRODUCT
 

• Once fully dry, apply a thin layer of Mad Rabbit Soothing Gel or any unscented WATER BASED lotion (Lubriderm, CeraVe, etc.)

• Use just enough to lightly coat the tattoo — do not over-apply or suffocate it.

• Reapply after each wash or anytime the tattoo feels dry or tight.

 
✳️ SPECIAL NOTES BY BANDAGE TYPE:
 

▪️ If You Used a Temporary Bandage or No Bandage:

• The first 3–5 days are critical:

  • Keep the area clean and moisturized.

  • Avoid soaking (no baths, pools, hot tubs).

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure.

▪️ If You Used Saniderm:

• After removing Saniderm, follow Steps 2 and 3 above.

• Continue washing and applying Mad Rabbit Soothing Gel for 7–14 days, or until fully healed.

 
🔀 🚫 Not Using Mad Rabbit?
 

If you don’t have Mad Rabbit products on hand, use gentle, fragrance-free alternatives:

✅ Recommended Wash Alternatives:

• Dial Gold (liquid antibacterial soap)

• Dr. Bronner’s Baby Unscented

• H2Ocean Blue Green Foam Soap

• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (if very sensitive skin)

✅ Recommended Moisturizers:

• Lubriderm (unscented)

• CeraVe (unscented)

• Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion (unscented)

• Hustle Butter Deluxe

• H2Ocean Ocean Care

⚠️ Avoid petroleum-based products (like Aquaphor, Vaseline, or A+D Ointment) — these can clog pores, suffocate your tattoo, trap bacteria, and lead to poor healing, dull ink, or infection.

Stick with breathable, non-petroleum-based aftercare whenever possible.

 
🔒 THINGS TO AVOID:
 

• Do NOT pick, scratch, or peel scabs or flaking skin.

• Do NOT use petroleum-based products. 

• Avoid tight clothing that rubs on the tattoo.

• Avoid direct sun exposure — use SPF once fully healed.

 
⏱️ HEALING TIMELINE OVERVIEW:
 

• Days 1–3: Swelling/redness normal. Wash and use soothing gel 3–4x/day.

• Days 4–7: Peeling and itching begin. Don’t scratch!

• Days 8–14: Skin looks dull or flaky. Keep moisturizing.

• 2–4 weeks: Fully healed! Apply SPF to protect long-term.

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💡 PRO TIP:

Using high-quality aftercare like Mad Rabbit Foaming Wash + Soothing Gel gives your tattoo the best shot at healing clean and bright — because great ink deserves great care.

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☎️ QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

Every tattoo — and every healing process — is unique. If you experience anything unusual or just want peace of mind, don’t hesitate to reach out.

📩 Contact Your Artist:

Primo

📱 Phone: 615-436-4848

📧 Email: primo@funkymonkey.tattoo

📸 Instagram: @primo.tat2

 

Bonez

📱 Phone: 615-756-8772

📧 Email: bonez@funkymonkey.tattoo

📸 Instagram: @bonez

 

We’re here to make sure your ink heals just as good as it looks — reach out anytime with questions or concerns!