{"id":55,"date":"2021-08-16T07:29:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/?p=55"},"modified":"2021-09-22T07:40:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T07:40:25","slug":"how-often-should-i-wash-my-new-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/how-often-should-i-wash-my-new-tattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should I Wash My New Tattoo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cleansing your new tattoo is a big part of aftercare. The right amount of washing and moisturizer can help you to heal faster<\/a> and have a tattoo that looks better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommendations in this article are designed to prepare you and guide you in the aftercare of your body art. They are not meant to replace instructions from your tattoo artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Often Should You Clean Your Tattoo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your tattoo does not have to be washed the first day that you get it. After the ink has been applied the artist generally cleanses the area and applies an antibacterial ointment to help protect you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second day, you should begin to wash the area two to three times each day. It is important that you continue the two to three times a day cleansing until the wound has scabbed over and the scabs have turned loose and fallen away. It can take anywhere between 14 days and six weeks for the wound to totally heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the scabs have fallen away and the area is completely healed<\/a> it is recommended that you wash the design daily and then protect it from drying by using a moisturizer after you cleanse it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do All of This Washing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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