6. Other Things You Can Do

• Make sure to keep your tattoo moisturized even after it’s completely healed.
• Try to wear loose clothes (or loose clothing items for the area where the tattoo is placed), to prevent it from getting friction and rubbing.
• Try to maintain your weight by staying active and eating healthy; by maintaining weight, you’ll ensure the tattoo doesn’t stretch and lose saturation.
• Try not to over-cleanse the skin, especially where the tattoo is placed. Over-cleansing will damage the skin and potentially damage the tattoo in the long run.
• Try not to get tattoos with exceptionally intricate designs and details; these are more prone to fading than simpler tattoos.

Final Thoughts

Tattoo fading is a completely normal and expected process. No one is resistant to their tattoos fading. However, premature tattoo fading can be a big deal, especially if the tattoo is placed somewhere visible or has a special meaning. And, tattoo touch-ups are a solution, but they can be quite expensive.

So, make sure to take care of your tattoo properly. Also, be ready to stay committed to the aftercare long after the tattoo has healed. Wearing sunscreen is a must as well!

For more information about your tattoo and the issue of fading, make sure to talk to your tattoo artist to see what other interesting preventive measures they recommend. Consult with other people in the tattoo community as well, and check out our other articles where we talk about tattoo fading in detail.

Also Read: 

Do Tattoos Fade Over Time (And How Can You Fight Tattoo Fading?)

What Happens To Your Tattoo As You Get Older?

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