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

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Personally the LITFA tattooo care method works for me. I barely notice any itching and don’t mind the flaky look of the healing stage. While the cost of a cream is negligible I definitely save time and effort (mainly hunting for the cream so I can plaster it on).

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As mentioned above, the cream contains Lanolin which comes from sheep, meaning that Bepanthen is not suitable for vegans. We will discuss some Vegan alternatives later. I have recommended Bepanthento my clients as an aftercare product for many years, before switching to using Saniderm more recently. The formula with Pro-vitamin B5 creates a waterproof and breathable protective layer that provides the moisture level needed to help the skin to regenerate from within and to stabilise the natural skin barrier function.

Morales-Burgos A, Loosemore MP, Goldberg LH. Postoperative wound care after dermatologic procedures: a comparison of 2 commonly used petrolatum-based ointments. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(2):163-164. The ointment provides a protective barrier that slows healing just enough. You know that uncomfortable tight feeling that happens when a scab dries out? That can signal that your skin is pulling together as it heals — which is not what you want when you have a lovely design inked on your skin. However, if you handle the tattoo aftercare properly, you can significantly cut down the healing period’s length and how much discomfort you feel through the healing process. The chances are that your tattoo artist has already recommended this product, so let’s do it a second time. Bepanthen is the go-to recommendation for many tattooists for one reason: it’s a simple, effective formula that always gets the job done. A nice extra touch is that this product ships in an antique-style 2oz metal tin that completes the old school theme and creates a genuinely classy vibe. Highlights

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Bepanthen Tattoo Aftercare Ointment helps heal and protect your tattooed skin. Bepanthen Tattoo Aftercare Ointment is dermatologically tested to help heal and protect tattoos. It contains Pro-vitamin B5 which helps to keep your tattooed skin moisturised and protected. The breathable protective layer provides the moisture level needed to help the skin to regenerate from within. Pro-vitamin B5 also helps the skin recovery after having a tattoo. However, if you can’t use these wraps, Bepanthen is safe to use and will heal your tattoo nicely. What else can you use Bepanthen for? The chances are that your experience with getting your first tattoo was a bit more complicated than you expected. Bepanthen is an ointment specifically formulated to prevent and heal nappy rash but it seems there are quite a number of people who use Bepanthen as a tattoo aftercare. Some people find it expensive, and it may not suit all skin types. It’s always advisable to do a patch test first. Better safe than sorry, right? Alternatives to Bepanthen Other Branded Options

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To do this you need sterile water (this means boiled water) and is best not to use the sterile water hot or cold or use saline. Using a cream was great for keeping the skin hydrated and you can put it on whenever the tattoo itches to stop you scratching it. During the first few days, wash as described above for two to three times per day and apply Bepanthen ointment after each wash and keep the tattoo covered in cling film for around 3 days. Don’t wear sunscreen until your tattoo is fully healed, because the chemicals or minerals could irritate your broken skin.