Vitamin A&D Ointment is recommended for use in an individual’s healing and aftercare process despite not being designed specifically for tattooed skin.  

Traditionally a baby’s diaper rash treatment the topical A&D Ointment can speed up the healing process and make you comfortable while the tattooed area repairs and recovers. 

A&D is often recommended by tattooists for client use and is a cost-effective tattoo healing option. If you’re booked in to get new ink or have just gotten your latest tattoo, using A&D Ointment as part of your aftercare regimen could be the right option for you.  

Read on for a breakdown of the pros and cons of using A&D Ointment. 

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Why is A&D Ointment a good product for healing tattoos? 

A&D Ointment contains both Vitamin A and D to treat abrasions and minor wounds simply and easily. 

It also keeps the skin supple and naturally protects it from outside organisms and bacteria by sealing the area off with a thin layer of ointment.  

A+D Ointment contains useful skin protectants lanolin and petrolatum to help with dry, chafed, and healing skin. 

The products are fragrance free, phthalate free, and doesn’t contain dyes or parabens. Essentially, if it’s recommended for a baby’s butt, it should be good for your healing skin. 

A&D is also useful because it comes in a range of product sizes, so you can take it with you for every situation where you might need to apply it. 

What are the pros of using A&D ointment?  

Some of the benefits A&D provides include:  

• Reduction of initial hard crusting and long-term scabbing  
• Less damage underneath the tattoo scab while healing  
• Prevents infection and irritation  
• Decrease in healing time but not too fast as to cause damage  
• Hydrates, moisturizes and protects wounded skin

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