Why should you not use Bepanthen on tattoos?
Bepanthen is not recommended for tattoo aftercare. It is intended to treat nappy rashes on a baby’s bottom. Incorrect use can cause your tattoo to develop a marbled effect.
Has the ingredients in Bepanthen changed?
Bepanthen is NO LONGER suitable for use on your new tattoos. The manufacturers have changed the ingredients and the use of bepanthen is now causing a severe reaction amongst clients. Please do NOT use this cream.
What is the difference between Bepanthen and Bepanthen tattoo?
Bepanthen is not formulated as a Tattoo cream, with Bepanthen only being primarily designed as a nappy rash cream. Bepanthen For Tattoo is very different then a specialised Tattoo cream, which is formulated with natural healing benefits for the skin.
Is Bepanthen good for tattoo healing?
Bepanthen is by far one of the most highly recommended tattoo aftercare products and is the go-to ointment for most tattoo artists and studios. In fact, it’s one of our best-selling aftercare products.
Can I use baby Bepanthen on tattoo?
Bepanthen’s designed as an anti-rash treatment for babies. This may indicate that it’ll be useful for treating sensitive skin, but it’s not! Bepanthen isn’t suitable for tattoos because it contains many harsh chemical additives: Petrolatum.
Can you use Bepanthen nappy cream on tattoos?
Bepanthen Tattoo Aftercare Ointment is dermatologically tested to help heal and protect Tattoos. Same effective formula as Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment.
What happens if you put too much Bepanthen on a tattoo?
Applying too much cream on the tattoo, this can sometimes clog the pores and the tattoo wouldn’t be able to breathe which can cause a rash. Another mistake people make is washing it too much! All tattoos need a little bit of bacteria to heal.
Which type of Bepanthen is best for tattoos?
Bepanthen Tattoo Aftercare Ointment is dermatologically tested to help heal and protect Tattoos. It contains Pro-vitamin B5 which helps to keep your tattooed skin moisturised and protected.
How long should you put Bepanthen on tattoo?
Application of Bepanthen® Ointment 4–8 times daily for 14 days on newly tattooed skin.
What is the best cream to put on a new tattoo?
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Best Overall: Aquaphor Healing Ointment Aquaphor’s Healing Ointment is of the most widely used tattoo aftercare treatments, and you’ll find a lot of artists quick to recommend the old stand-by.