-Remove wrapping after 48 hours as directed.

-Wash gently with warm water and non-scented soap (Showering is fine as long as it's kept short)

-Pat dry with a clean paper towel and let air dry for a few minutes.

-Wait til next morning to Apply a VERY thin coat of AQUAPHOR 

-Wash and apply the ointment 2 times a day for 3 days.

-DO NOT over saturate with the ointment.  The skin needs to breathe in order to heal properly.  Putting too much will prolong the healing process.(Less ointment the better)

-After 3 days, switch to a non-scented moisturizing lotion as  Cocoa butter or Eucerin (Avoid Lubriderm)

-Wash and apply moisturizer for another 10-12 days.

-AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT, TANNING BEDS AND SUBMERGED WATER FOR 6 WEEKS MINIMUM.

-Peeling is normal after a few days.

-DO NOT pick or scratch at your tattoo.

-Exercise is fine but we recommend avoiding the gym for the first 3 days after getting a new tattoo.

-The most important thing is to keep the tattoo clean.  Keep in mind that for the first few days you should treat your tattoo as if it were an open wound.