How To Waterproof a Tattoo for Swimming? – Get Your Tattoo Ready for Summer!
So, here’s the deal; you just got a new tattoo, and with summer around the corner, you may as well be wondering whether you can actually go for a swim. We all know that new tattoos and water don’t really go together; your tattoo artist must have had a warning conversation about the dangers of submerging a new tattoo underwater.
And now, here we are; you’re doing your own research about waterproofing a tattoo for swimming, because, let’s be honest, we all can’t wait for summer to arrive so we can spend our long, hot days down at the beach taking wonderfully refreshing dips in the sea.
Since we fully understand your struggles, we’ve decided to write a quick guide to protect your tattoo from water, as well as talk about some instructions regarding new tattoos and swimming overall. So, without further ado, let’s get right into this!
How To Protect A New Tattoo When Swimming
Why This Combo is a No-No?
Considering that new tattoos are still a type of healing wound, it is essential to talk about the type of water exposure you can truly afford until the tattoo is fully healed.
So, swimming with a new tattoo is a definitive no-no. That is something every single tattoo artist will emphasize and rule out as a possibility. Now, you may wonder why?
Well, new tattoos, in order to heal, need to dry out. By drying out, the skin forms scabs, under which new skin layers form and allow the tattoo to fully set and heal, as well as develop a matte finish.
Now, if you submerge a new tattoo underwater, you’re risking something called moisture buildup, which means that the tattoo will simply be too wet to dry out and start healing. As a result, the tattoo will become a perfect, damp area for bacteria- and germ buildup. As we all know, it’s never good to have bacteria around a wound. This can directly lead to a tattoo inflammation/infection, which can completely mess up the healing process, and ultimately, the design of the tattoo once it finally heals.
