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To stop the scabbing, you shouldalwaysuse aprotective ointment, salve, or tattoo-friendly moisturizer (i.e.
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one that will protect it and keep it hydrated) following your appointment up until your ink heals completely.
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“I recommend this for people who have a lot of allergies,” she says.
He recommends a ceramide-packed option like CeraVe’s Healing Ointment.
“You also want to apply something greasy so it fully protects the tattooed area.”
(Oh, and the rad ink-inspired packaging doesn’t hurt either.)