Regardless of where you get it on your body, you can count on the fact that a skull tattoo is going to look very cool. Because you want to make sure that it continues to look awesome, it’s important to know how to properly take care of your new tattoo. Not only will doing so ensure that your tattoo continues to look great, but it will also help you avoid having any negative side effects from your new tattoo.

After your skull tattoo is complete, the artist who did it for you will put a bandage on it. Although you’re going to want to show off your skull tattoo as soon as possible, it’s important that you resist the temptation to take off the bandage for at least two hours. Once it’s time for you to take off your bandage, the first thing that you want to do is wash the area where your skull tattoo is located. When you do this, you want to make sure that you’re gentle. This means you should avoid using a washcloth and instead simply use your hand. Additionally, don’t use any harsh cleansers. Instead, your best bet is to stick to warm water and a basic soap. This will properly sanitize your skull tattoo without risking any damage to it.

Once you finish cleaning off your tattoo, you will want to put lotion on it. Like before, you want to stick to using something basic. In addition to continuing this routine, you want to avoid getting your skull tattoo wet for an extended period of time. This means that you should stay out of the swimming pool and bathtub for 2 to 3 weeks.