Tattoo cream (Tattoo Cream or Tattoo Ointment) generally falls into two categories:
- Pre-tattoo creams
- The most common are numbing creams, such as TKTX, Dr. Numb, etc.
- The main ingredients are usually local anesthetics like Lidocaine or Prilocaine, which are applied to the skin before tattooing to reduce needle pain.
- It’s important to pay attention to dosage, application method, and avoid using on large areas or for too long, as this may cause side effects.
- Aftercare creams
- These are used once the tattoo is finished, to help the skin heal and prevent infection.
- Common ingredients include Vitamin E, Vaseline, Shea butter, Aloe vera extract, etc.
- Their functions are moisturizing, preventing heavy scabbing, reducing fading, and soothing inflammation.
⚠️ However, please note:
- Numbing tattoo creams are strictly regulated in some countries (such as by the FDA in the U.S. or in the EU), and some are not approved as medical products.
- People with sensitive skin may experience allergic reactions.
- For tattoo aftercare, it’s best to use specialized tattoo healing creams rather than regular skincare or antibiotic ointments.
Tattoo cream (Tattoo Cream or Tattoo Ointment) generally falls into two categories:
- Pre-tattoo creams
- The most common are numbing creams, such as TKTX, Dr. Numb, etc.
- The main ingredients are usually local anesthetics like Lidocaine or Prilocaine, which are applied to the skin before tattooing to reduce needle pain.
- It’s important to pay attention to dosage, application method, and avoid using on large areas or for too long, as this may cause side effects.
- Aftercare creams
- These are used once the tattoo is finished, to help the skin heal and prevent infection.
- Common ingredients include Vitamin E, Vaseline, Shea butter, Aloe vera extract, etc.
- Their functions are moisturizing, preventing heavy scabbing, reducing fading, and soothing inflammation.
⚠️ However, please note:
- Numbing tattoo creams are strictly regulated in some countries (such as by the FDA in the U.S. or in the EU), and some are not approved as medical products.
- People with sensitive skin may experience allergic reactions.
- For tattoo aftercare, it’s best to use specialized tattoo healing creams rather than regular skincare or antibiotic ointments.