Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use Tattoo Care ointment (Black Rose/Classic) immediately on the first day after tattooing?

    Yes. Tattoo Care ointments were developed by pharmacists in collaboration with professional tattoo artists. The emphasis was to develop a highly effective ointment for tattoo care that can be used from day 1. Tattoo care ointments are made from natural ingredients that deeply moisturize your skin and accelerate its regeneration, soothe and nourish it and reduce redness caused by tattooing procedure. Before applying the ointment to a fresh tattoo for the first time, gently rinse the tattoo with lukewarm water (without the use of soap or shower gels). Dry it in the air or dry it gently with a paper towel. With clean hands, apply a thin layer of Tattoo Care ointment and repeat this procedure at least 3 times a day. Because the structure of an ointment is denser than cream, try applying it with blotting or patting on your tattoo (letting it warm from your body heat for a moment) and then gently spread it.

  • Can I use Tattoo Care ointment constantly, without a break?

    Of course, its natural ingredients are very beneficial for the skin and your tattoo. Caring for tattoos is caring for your skin. It is important to take care of your tattoo even when it has healed. If you don’t want you tattoo to fade or change colors, it must be moisturized and nourished regularly. Tattoo Care ointment will deeply moisturize your tattoo and nourish it. With regular use, it will help your tattoo stay looking fresh and help preserve its colors.

  • Can I use Tattoo Care ointment for sensitive skin?

    Yes. Formulation for Tattoo Care ointments has been dermatologically tested for all skin types and can be used for sensitive skin. For extra sensitive skin we recommend you use Tattoo Care Classic as it was developed especially for that purpose.

  • Can I use Tattoo Care Sun Protection ointment for indoor tanning beds / solarium?

    Tanning beds work by imitating sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation that contains both UVA and UVB rays which are bad for your skin and especially your tattoos. Exposure to those harmful rays can lead to fading of tattoo colors and changing coloration (example: black ink looks green). Tattoo Care Sun Protection contains UVA/UVB filters that will block those harmful rays and protect your tattoo. That’s why we highly recommend you protect your tattoos with Tattoo Care Sun protection ointment while using tanning beds.

  • Can I use Tattoo Care Sun Protection on a fresh tattoo?

    All Tattoo Care ointments have been dermatologically tested for the use from day 1. But in case you just got a tattoo done, our advice would be that you don’t expose your tattoo to the sun immediately until it has properly healed. You can still use the Tattoo Care Sun Protection ointment; it is made from ingredients that not only protect your tattoo from the sun but can help it heal faster.

  • Is Tattoo Care Sun Protection also a moisturizer?

    Because of its composition, Tattoo Care Sun protection is classified as an ointment. Ointments are natural moisturizers. Tattoo Care Sun Protection will not only protect your tattoo from the sun and its colors from fading but will also deeply moisturize your skin which will help it rejuvenate faster. Nourished skin is the most important factor in maintaining beauty and life of your tattoo.

  • Tattoo Care Black Rose and Classic are labeled as ointment. What is the difference between ointment and a cream? Which is better for tattoo?

    The difference between ointments and creams is in the structure and share of ingredients in them which has impact on their later use and benefits. Ointments contain more oils (80 % oils and 20 % water) and creams usually contain equal shares of both (50 % oils and 50 % water). Due to containing more water, creams are easier to spread (the ones containing the most water are also the ones that are easiest to spread) and are less greasy but are also easier to wash away and mostly protect only the outer layer of your skin. Ointments penetrate more deeply into the layer of skin called dermis (where your tattoo is) and nourish it more effectively from the inside while also creating a protection layer on outer layer of your skin, which helps it stay moisturized longer. That is why ointments are better moisturizers and work more efficiently and are in most cases better option for your tattoo than a cream.

  • Are Tattoo Care Black Rose/Classic good for restoring and preserving tattoos?

    Due to their structure and natural ingredients Tattoo Care Black Rose and Classic are highly recommended for restoring and preserving your tattoos. They will deeply moisturize your skin and help it rejuvenate faster. Your tattoo will look refreshed, shinier and the colors will become more vivid. With regular use you can ensure it stays that way for a long time. Nevertheless, if your tattoos are too damaged (discoloration), ointments will still help a bit, but do not expect your tattoo to look like new again.

  • Are Tattoo Care Black Rose/Classic water resistant?

    Due to their composition and natural ingredients, Tattoo Care Black Rose and Classic are water resistant. Benefits of being water resistant are that after application you can subject it to water or sweat and it won’t rub off like some creams usually do.

  • Do Tattoo Care Black Rose/Classic leave any staining on clothes?

    Main ingredient for any ointment or a cream are natural oils which help transfer active ingredients in an ointment on and into your skin. If you let Tattoo Care Black Rose or Classic ointments soak into the skin for a few minutes after applying them, they will not leave any visible marks on your clothes. Tattoo Care Black Rose and Classic do not contain Zinc Oxide which leaves white stains on your clothes and is very common ingredient in many other ointments and creams.

  • Where are Tattoo Care brand products made?

    All Tattoo Care brand ointments are made by Tattoo Care team in our own manufacture which is located in Slovenia in European Union. In that way we support our people and local economy and can ensure that every product meets our strict quality standards.

  • Are Tattoo Care ointments Black Rose/Classic/Sun Protection dermatologically tested and safe for use?

    All Tattoo Care brand ointments composition and ingredients have been dermatologically tested and are regularly subjected to microbiological testing. Our products are compliant with European Union Cosmetic products Legislation issued by European Commission. The European Cosmetics Legislature is equivalent to FDA approval, however vastly stricter. For example, FDA has banned 30 substances to be used in cosmetics, under EU Legislation there are 1,328 banned substances.

  • Are Tattoo Care brand products tested on animals?

    Tattoo Care brand products are not tested on animals. We test our products on ourselves and many times we get help from our relatives and friends. As we use only natural ingredients in all our ointments our testing is safe, we just like to check the usability, spread and effectiveness of our ointments.

  • Are Tattoo Care Black Rose/Classic made from natural ingredients?

    Tattoo Care Black Rose and Classic ointments are made from the finest natural ingredients including active substances like Allantoin, Bisabolol, Calendula, Jojoba, Olive and Almond oil and Vitamin A and E, that are proven to benefit your skin. Both ointments are dermatologically tested and are suitable for every skin type. They contain no allergens and are Paraben-free.