1.  Wash your hands

2.  Gently clean your tattoo with antibacterial soap like Dawn, Dove, or Dial.

3.  Apply thin layer of aquaphor, after 3 days please switch to a non-scented lotion like lubriderm or aveeno.

4.  Please NO TANNING, SWIMMING, EXTREME HEAT OR EXCERCISE FOR AT LEAST A WEEK OR UNTIL HEALED!

5. Get plenty of rest and stay fed

6. repeat steps 1-3 at least 3 times a day