Hot water is damaging for the scabs that are forming, as they can loosen and fall off before the skin beneath is fully healed. Hot water will also open the pores, leaving increased risk of infection. Shower cautiously, protecting the tattoo from hot water or rubbing. Until your tattoo is completely healed, stay away from pools, hot tubs, lakes and spas which contain harmful bacteria and leave your tattoo at risk of infection. Avoid any prolonged water contact. Submerging an unhealed tattoo in the first 25 days can cause the scab to soften and release, resulting in a poor heal, and potentially scars. After 25 days of using 25toLIFE, most tattoos are ready for the pool again. Everyone heals at a different rate, so be sure your tattoo is completely healed and scab-free before entering water or using hot water, even if that takes longer than 25 days.

Be careful not to inadvertently stretch the tattooed skin. Exercise and household chores could cause trauma to the healing skin or expose the area to bacteria from sweat. Be cautious with any activity that could expose the skin to rubbing, stretching, bacteria or trauma, particularly in the first few days, and up to several weeks after the tattoo is fully healed. Use 25toLIFE lotion for 25 days to improve the speed and quality of healing. Continue to use it daily after the 25 days to keep the area hydrated and the skin elastic. More on that below.

It is best to sleep with your tattoo exposed, trying not to sleep directly on it. Be sure your bedding and pyjamas are freshly washed. If you find your tattoo is stuck to your sheet in the morning, take it with you to the shower and carefully wet it off with lukewarm water.

Loose clothing is best. Tight fitting clothing will rub your skin and pull at the scab. The scab is crucial to protect for the skin beneath to heal without scarring.

Water. Water is good for your health, your brain, your body and your tattoos! Staying hydrated will help your skin heal faster with less risk of infection. Alcohol on the other hand, can result in excess bleeding which does not aid in the healing process. Avoid alcohol for at least a few days before and after your tattoo.

Not your tattoo. Reduce risk of infection by not touching it while it is healing. The scab needs to stay clean and intact while your skin is regenerating beneath it, so do not pick at it. If it is itchy, do not scratch. Rather, gently pat with a clean hand and use 25ToLIFE lotion which has natural anti-itch properties. Scratching or picking at the scab risks pulling out the ink or hypertrophic scarring – a thick, raised scar. The scab will shrink or fall off on its own when healing is complete.

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Use our REVIVE exfoliating soap once per month to gently exfoliate the skin over an older tattoo that needs a reviving touch. This will remove any dead skin cells and reveal the art that lies beneath. REVIVE naturally and gently exfoliates only the epidermis, not the dermis where your ink is located, so your ink stays intact. Do not use chemical exfoliants or other exfoliating products not specific for tattooed skin.

To restore your art, wet the black REVIVE soap bar under warm running water. Gently apply soap to wet skin in a circular motion, taking care not to rub too vigorously and possibly irritate sensitive skin. Rinse thoroughly. NOTE:  If your skin is sensitive to the exfoliating apricot seeds, simply lather up the soap in your hands, then gently rub the charcoal lather over your tattooed skin and  rinse thoroughly. Follow up with 25TOLIFE to hydrate and nourish your ink.

Your best defense against sun damage is shade and clothing. However, if your tattoo is exposed to the sun, always apply a natural, chemical-free sunscreen to protect your skin and ink from damaging effects of UV rays.

Here’s why… The tattooing process makes the skin hyper-sensitive to UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, breaking down the ink. White blood cells then carry the ink particles away leaving the remaining ink looking splotchy, faded and blurred. Colour distortion may also occur as the ink concentration lowers, leaving colors looking dull and black ink looking blue or greenish. This damage happens over time and you may not notice it until it is too late. UVB rays cause sunburn and blistering which results in ink loss and distortion. When the tattoo finally heals after the burn, you may be left with scarring and the ink may be dull, with blurry edges and lines. Sun damage cannot be reversed, so ongoing protection is critical. Use a mineral sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.