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To stop the scabbing, you shouldalwaysuse aprotective ointment, salve, or tattoo-friendly moisturizer (i.e.

Skincare products from Aquaphor and Mad Rabbit Tattoo on a dark pink background.

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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.

Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment white jar with blue text and gray lid on white background

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.)

Mad Rabbit Tattoo X Atelier Eva Soothing Gel half black half gold tube and matching box on white background

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer DryTouch Sunscreen SPF 70 light blue to white gradient tube with light blue cap on white background

A white bottle with silver cap of the Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar on a white background

CeraVe Healing Ointment dark blue tube with white triangle and gray cap on white background

Aveeno Sheer Hydration Daily Moisturizing Lotion beige bottle of lotion with brown pump on white background

Aquaphor Original Ointment white jar with navy lid on white background

Vaseline 100 Pure Petroleum Jelly beige jar with navy lid on white background

Skinfix Inked Tattoo Balm black tube with white line drawings on white background