{"id":12615,"date":"2021-06-03T03:56:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=12615"},"modified":"2024-02-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T00:00:00","slug":"showering-with-a-new-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/showering-with-a-new-tattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Showering With a New Tattoo: Can You Do It and How?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a new tattoo is a rather exciting moment, especially if it’s you’re first one. However, amidst all of the excitement, there comes a point in the tattooing process when you no longer think about the tattoo itself, but rather how you’re going to take care of it properly. It is no secret that the aftercare routine, and whether you follow it properly or not, can make or break your new tattoo.<\/p>\n

Every tattoo artist will tell you what to do, in general. You need to keep the tattoo clean, but not overdo the cleaning, keep it moisturized, but not too much\u2026All of it seems pretty complicated and there’s a lot of pressure on the whole aftercare process during the first week of healing.<\/p>\n

But, one thing tattoo artists fail to mention without clients asking them about it is showering and bathing with a new tattoo. They might mention a word or two about how you should not go swimming, but what about other things where you’re exposed to water, like showering and bathing?<\/p>\n

Well, in the following paragraphs we’ll fill you in on all the info your tattoo artist failed to mention, or you’re simply curious about. So, without further ado, let’s get started!<\/p>\n

Showering After Getting Tattooed: Everything You Need To Know<\/h2>\n

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Can I Shower With a New Tattoo?<\/h3>\n

The short answer is yes, you can shower with a new tattoo. Not only that you can shower, but you should shower after getting a tattoo; you’re not going to walk around dirty while you’re dealing with a sensitive, open wound, right?<\/p>\n

But, here’s the deal. You cannot shower right away.<\/p>\n

The first 24 to 48 hours are crucial when it comes to the future of your tattoo’s healing process<\/a>. In that period, you should not play around and expose the tattoo to water right away.<\/p>\n

The reason for this is the fact that the tattoo or the wound needs to start closing. In order for that to happen, the tattoo first needs to get rid of all the excess ink, blood, and plasma. After that, the tattoo may require a light wash, and then it needs to start drying out. All of that should happen in the first 24 to 48 hours, so you need to be patient.<\/p>\n

How Soon After a Tattoo Can I Shower?<\/h3>\n

Your first shower after a new tattoo can be the day after you got the tattoo. That could be between 12 and 48 hours. Sometimes, the tattoo becomes messy after a night of oozing blood and ink. In order for the tattoo to start healing properly, you need to give it a light wash with antibacterial soap and lukewarm water.<\/p>\n

After 48 hours, your tattoo should be good for water exposure, but only once or twice a day. During the first week, it is essential not to expose the tattoo to the water for longer periods. This will prevent the tattoo from drying and forming a new skin layer. In such a case, your tattoo could get infected.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: we also recommend you avoid sweat-inducing activities, like working out, jogging, etc. Sweat carries bacteria that can infect the tattoo. Furthermore, sweating prevents the tattoo from drying out, which could also lead to an infection<\/a>. If you must stick with light walks and yoga-like exercises, which will keep you active without causing much sweating and increased body temperature.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, How Can I Shower Without Disrupting the Tattoo?<\/h3>\n

Here are few important tips to utilize when showering with a new tattoo;<\/p>\n