Care for a New Tattoo

Leave bandage in place for at least two hours.
When bandage is removed, rinse gently with cold water (use your hand to wash) blot dry.
Apply Bacitracin or Neosporin ointment 4 times a day for 3-5 days, followed by lotion as needed. Blot excess with a clean, dry cloth.
Keep tattoo open to air. Do not bandage.
For the first week, avoid swimming or soaking in chlorine pools, lakes, or other bodies of water.
For the first month, avoid too much sun exposure.
Do not pick or scratch the tattoo.
To relieve itching wipe with alcohol or slap gently.
Wear clean, dry, loose clothing.
Your new tattoo may look flaky for the first week. The dead skin will come off in a few days by itself.