INKSPACE
AFTERCARE STARTS HERE
A calm, sterile studio in Hauz Khas Village — and a healing plan that stays with you long after the session ends.
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INKSPACE
AFTERCARE
GUIDE
Follow this guide for a smooth healing process and a tattoo that looks its best for years.
THE HEALING PROCESS
THREE PHASES. THIRTY DAYS.
01
FRESH TATTOO
DAY 1–7
DO
- Leave the Derm Skin (Dermal Protective Film) on overnight
- Remove the Derm Skin the next morning after waking up, unless your artist has instructed otherwise
- Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the tattoo
- Wash gently with mild fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water, using clean hands only
- Pat dry with a clean paper towel and allow the tattoo to air dry completely
- Apply a very thin layer of Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (or Inkspace / Ravyantra Aftercare Balm if supplied)
- Apply a thin layer of pure coconut oil before every shower
DON'T
- No sponge, loofah, brush or washcloth on the tattoo
- Do not rub the tattoo — always pat dry
- Do not over-moisturise — the tattoo should never appear greasy
- No swimming pools, beaches, hot tubs, sauna or steam rooms
- No direct sunlight or tight clothing that rubs against the tattoo
- Do not scratch, pick, or touch the tattoo with dirty hands
NORMAL
- Mild redness
- Tenderness
- Slight swelling
- Warmth around the tattoo
- A small amount of plasma or excess ink
02
PEELING PHASE
DAY 8–21
DO
- Continue washing and moisturizing exactly as before
- Continue applying pure coconut oil before every shower
- Allow all peeling skin to fall away naturally
DON'T
- Do not scratch the tattoo
- Do not pick flakes
- Do not peel skin manually
NORMAL
- Peeling skin
- Flaking
- Dryness
- Itching
- Tight skin
03
RECOVERY PHASE
DAY 22–30
DO
- Continue light moisturizing until the tattoo feels completely comfortable
- Keep the tattoo protected from prolonged direct sunlight until fully healed
DON'T
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- No swimming until the tattoo is completely healed (approximately 4 weeks)
NORMAL
- Slight dryness
- Mild tightness
- A slightly dull appearance while the deeper skin continues to recover
KEEP IT SIMPLE
YES — RELAX.
Most things that look alarming are part of healing. Here's what's normal.
Peeling
Begins around day 8 — let all skin fall away naturally
Itching
A normal sign of healing — do not scratch
Dry / tight skin
Apply a very thin layer of Cetaphil when dry
Mild redness
Normal in the first few days
Plasma or excess ink
A small amount is normal in the first days
Flaking
Part of peeling — never pick or peel manually
WATCH FOR THESE
INFECTION WARNING SIGNS
- Redness that spreads after the first few days
- Yellow or green discharge
- Severe swelling
- Fever or chills
- Increasing pain instead of improving
- Bad smell from the tattoo
- Excessive warmth around the tattoo
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AFTERCARE FAQ
THE QUESTIONS WE HEAR DAILY.
Real questions from real clients. Straight answers to help your tattoo heal perfectly.
Yes. Before every shower apply a thin layer of pure coconut oil over the tattoo. Keep showers short and avoid directing high-pressure water onto the tattoo.
Light exercise is generally fine after the first few days. Avoid excessive sweating, friction and direct pressure on the tattoo until it has healed.
No. Avoid swimming pools, beaches, lakes and hot tubs until the tattoo is completely healed (approximately 4 weeks).
Peeling is a completely normal stage of healing. Do not pick or remove peeling skin. Allow it to fall away naturally.
Itching is a completely normal part of the healing process — it means your skin is repairing itself. Do not scratch the tattoo. If the itching becomes uncomfortable, gently pat around the tattoo instead, and continue moisturizing whenever the tattoo feels dry.
Surface healing usually takes approximately 2–3 weeks. Complete healing generally takes around 4 weeks, depending on your skin type, the placement of the tattoo, and how well the aftercare instructions are followed. Even after the surface appears healed, the deeper layers of skin continue to recover.
Our primary recommendation is Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion. Apply only a very thin layer. If Inkspace / Ravyantra Aftercare Balm has been supplied by the studio, it may also be used according to your artist's instructions. Do not over-moisturize — the tattoo should never appear greasy.
Yes. We recommend applying a thin layer of pure coconut oil before every shower — this helps reduce prolonged water exposure while showering. Coconut oil is not a replacement for your moisturizer. After showering, continue your normal aftercare routine and apply Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (or Inkspace / Ravyantra Aftercare Balm if supplied).
Contact Inkspace Tattoo Studio immediately if you notice redness that spreads after the first few days, yellow or green discharge, severe swelling, fever or chills, increasing pain instead of improving, a bad smell from the tattoo, or excessive warmth around the tattoo. If something doesn't feel right, we'd always rather hear from you early than have you worry alone.
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- Step-by-step aftercare process
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Tips for long-lasting tattoos
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