Tattoo looks wrinkly after peeling

After months of searching for the right artist and design, you've finally decided to get a tattoo. What you may not have considered is how essential your after-care routine is for keeping your ink looking fresh in the long term.

A tattoo is a wound that requires your skin to repair itself. How you choose to take care of the area - especially during the first month - will determine your skin's health, comfort and appearance.

Tattoo healing stages: day by day

A neglected tattoo after-care routine leaves you vulnerable to skin irritation, infection and scarring that can result in consequences from persistent pain to a prematurely faded tattoo. It is crucial to listen and follow your artist’s specific instructions.

Every person’s tattoo healing journey is unique – depending on the ink used, the tattoo size, placement and other individual health factors. However, tattoos tend to follow the same path to recovery.

Here’s what you should generally expect, day-by-day, during the first few weeks of the healing process, and an overview of the best after-care practi

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