• ALWAYS wash your hands before touching the tattoo.

• You may leave the Recovery Derm Shield on for 2-3 days. Manufacturer recommends leaving it on for no more than 1 week.

• If there is any redness occurring on or around the skin that's being covered with Recovery Derm Shield then immediately take it off.

• Clean the tattoo by using warm water and a small amount of fragrance free antibacterial soap.

• DO NOT cover the tattoo with anything else for the rest of the healing process.

• Apply a VERY THIN LAYER of unscented hypoallergenic lotion 3-5 times per day for the next 3-4 weeks.

• DO NOT soak the tattoo nor leave under running water.

• DO NOT use any shower scrubs, luffas, bath sponges, etc. They harbor bacteria that may infect your new tattoo.

• Lightly wash and rinse the tattoo with a small amount of fragrance free antibacterial soap.

• After showering, use a fresh towel to gently pat the tattoo dry and then apply a thin layer of lotion.

• NO swimming in chlorinated pools, spas, lakes, rivers or the ocean.

• NO sun tanning or tanning beds.

• AVOID going to the gym for the first 7 days.

• AVOID direct sunlight.

• DO NOT let other people or animals touch your tattoo.

• DO NOT scratch or pick off scabs.

• DO NOT use Vaseline, Neosporin, A&D Ointment nor anything else that may discolor your tattoos.

• If red bumps or hives start appearing on the tattooed area please see your primary care physician OR go to urgent care.