Bepanthen Tattoo Intense Care Ointment, Formulated with Provitamin B5, 50g

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So what’s actually in Bepanthen nappy rash cream? If you know what’s in it you can work out if you may have an allergic reaction to it. Here are the Ingredients: Wrapping.Don’t re-wrap unless advised to do so and only if the tattoo is still moist. If it’s already dried out, best to leave out in the air. Because Bepanthen comes in a tube this reduces the risk of the ointment being contaminatedand spreading an infection to the tattoo.

While new tattoos (hopefully!) look great, because a needle is used to insert ink beneath your skin, having one done is technically also a medical procedure. Similar to an open wound, tattoos require careful aftercare to avoid scarring and infection, so always wash your hands before caring for your unhealed tattoo.

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On the fourth day, wash it like normal, let it air dry and from that day stop wrapping it in cling film and stop using Bepanthen. Now start moisturising it. I use E45 moisturising lotion. It works for all different skin types. Apply it 4/5 times a day whenever you feel it getting dry.

Don’t expose to the sun: While your tattoo is healing, stay out of the sun or wear clothes that protect it. Sun exposure on traumatised skin can affect how it heals and lead to fading. "After it has healed (which can take up to 6 weeks depending on the type and size of tattoo), regular sun cream should be fine," says Hayes. “If you want to keep the colour vibrant, use a high SPF.”Once the scabs begin to flake off, resist the urge to scrub at them and let the skin flakes come off gently in the shower. However, as the ingredients are the same, you are just as likely [or unlikely] to have an allergic reaction to this as the original version. So what’s the Difference between Bepanthen and Bepanthen Tattoo? Don’t worry.The area you’ve had tattooed will swell up and get sore and warm initially – for the first 24-48 hours – but it’s just your body’s way of healing. If any swelling and soreness persists, get in touch with your tattooist and let them know what’s going on. They will advise of what you should do. The ingredients in standard Bepanthen are not formulated with tattoo healing in mind, and many people have reported breakouts, redness, color loss, or excessive peeling from using this on their new tattoos. Bepanthen for Tattoos