Is it bad to keep covered?

[RedStag]

What is a&d?

[mizceedub]

RedStag wrote :
> What is a&d?
A&D ointment. You use of babys butt to keep from chaffing. Never was told to use before, but was told by the whole shop to use 1-2 days twice a day. I must day, it felt so soothing... week later ink is still fresh n black.

[Coozy]

A&D isnt like neosporin?

[mizceedub]

No because it doesn't have the stuff in it newsprint has. I started using aquaphore and that stuff works miracles!!! It keeps the tattoo moisturized while still being able to breathe. A&D helps to seal the tattoo and hold the ink, and then aquaphore creates magic.... omg... never using anything else!

[tattooedmami]

Some artist will have their clients use A&D for the first few days because it creates a barrier of keeping the bacteria out, moisture in, and will help get the healing process started. There really is a huge difference between A&D and Neosporin. For one, Neosporin has an agent that will literally push the ink OUT. SO never use it. Two, Neosporin will heal from the inside out, thus creating the pushing out of ink. A&D just creates a barrier, while allowing the wound to breathe and heal. If you don't want to do the a&D, skip and go straight for the aquaphor. Can NOT tell you how much this stuff works. I wish I would have used it for all my tats.

[SinDr]

My dude in Texas gives out little bottles of A&D but he says to use Lubriderm

[cheechee]

I was always told to use A&D for the first few days, and just a small amount, not caked on, and not shiney, but enough to keep tatt moist. Then use lubriderm. I haven't heard of this aquaphor. But I may be trying that the next tattoo

[aXcess]

I think you should get a tattoo that is covered by clothing most of the time so the sun doesnt make it dull and faded