Can you put A and D ointment on a tattoo?
Can you put A and D ointment on a tattoo?
A&D ointment ($12)—mostly prescribed for diaper rash—tops the list of recommended tattoo aftercare topicals. A&D contains both Vitamin A and D (hence the name) to treat abrasions and minor wounds. Almost all artists recommend using a moisturizing lotion after letting your tattoo heal for a few days.
How long do you put A and D ointment on your tattoo?
2-3 days
Let your tattoo air dry, or pat gently with a clean paper towel. Do not use bath towels! Apply a tiny amount of A&D ointment you received from Millennium®, and continue to use A&D ointment 3-5 times per day, for 2-3 days. Rub A&D ointment diligently into your skin, your tattoo should not be greasy or shiny.
Is A&D ointment or Aquaphor better for tattoos?
There’s plenty of debate about whether Aquaphor or A&D Ointment are better for the first few days. Honestly, it doesn’t matter, because they both work perfectly fine. I have used both, but Aquaphor is definitely my first choice. It spreads on easier and it doesn’t clog the pores as much.
What does A and D ointment do?
This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.
Is A and D ointment good for dry skin?
Gott: Tell your readers that A&D Ointment is absolutely wonderful to use on dry areas, such as fingertips, cracked heels, hands, elbows and more.
Is A&D petroleum based?
With this in mind, we DO NOT recommend using any petroleum based product, Neosporin, Bacitracin, A&D ointment or Vitamin E. Most of these mentioned products have a petroleum base that will not allow our body art to breathe.
Will my tattoo dry out overnight?
This is generally for larger or solid-color tattoos. If your artist did not recommend re-wrapping, just let the tattoo stay exposed to air overnight. After a few days, the tattoo will form a thin scab over it, and in about a week the scab will begin to flake off in the shower.
Can adults use A and D ointment?
Avoid all over the counter creams or ointments, except Aquaphor or A&D Ointment, either of which can be applied for dryness or irritation as needed.
