Chances are if you’re reading this, you just got a new tattoo, which is awesome. However, now comes the part when you actually have to truly take care of your fresh ink so that it can heal properly. And, things can get tricky without proper guidance.

For example, your tattoo artist probably talked about tattoo aftercare and what you should do; like clean the tattoo, moisturize it, keep it away from water, etc. But, you still have questions, like; can I use this baby lotion I already have to moisturize and hydrate my tattoo?

Luckily, we are well aware that people have a lot of questions regarding tattoo aftercare, especially regarding the products they want to put on the tattoo. Therefore, we’ve decided to tackle the question of baby lotion and tattoo moisturizing once and for all. So, without further ado, let’s get into it!

Baby Lotion Vs. New Tattoos

Let’s Talk About Baby Lotions First

Now, baby lotions are intended to take care of the ultra-sensitive baby skin, and as such, contain safe ingredients. Regular body lotions seem to be too harsh for the thin and sensitive baby skin since they don’t provide proper hydration and leave the skin dehydrated much faster.

So, as common sense would have it, using baby lotion on sensitive adult skin would be a logical thing to do. And yes, many adults do use baby lotions to combat skin dryness and rashing in case of truly sensitive skin types.

But, why are baby lotions so effective, and how do they deal with sensitive skin?

First of all, baby lotions are generally formulated without parabens, silicones, dyes, mineral oils, phthalates, and petroleum. These ingredients can be harmful, especially in cases of eczema, skin rashing and other skin conditions that cause skin drying, cracking, and redness.

So, to be more suitable for ultra-sensitive baby and adult skin, baby lotions contain ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera juice, sunflower seed oils, oatmeal, avocado oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, etc. All of these ingredients make baby lotions plant-based, organic, vegan, and of course, fragrance- and dye-free.