33. If you work in construction, hospitals, etc cover your new tattoo with a sterile non-stick bandage during the work day. When you simply can’t rest at home, and your workplace needs you there, you’ll have to do ensure your new tattoo doesn’t come in contact with anything. For example, bacteria, dust and dirt, etc.

34. Bees wax in certain lotions and slaves will not clog your pores. Another myth is see often is this one, however let’s allow science to answer this. The truth is, it has a lower comedogenic rating, two on a scale of five, which means your chances of this happening a low. It doesn’t mean it’s entirely impossible, but again it’s not even common to begin with.

I’m mentioning this because in reality it has tremendous healing, antiseptic and emollient properties. There’s no valid reason to totally discredit it based on myths and assumptions. What generally happens is people with overly oil skin will use it and notice a leftover residue. It’s totally natural; if you don’t prefer it switch to something else, it’s simple.

35. Petrolatum jelly does not drain color from your tattoo. Writing this makes me truly realize how many myths there are out there, but no worries, I’ll bust them all for you. When it comes to petrolatum jelly, there’s not even a single scientific study that links it to color drainage.

Look at A+D, Aquaphor, Vaseline and other ointments, most of them have it. Yet, countless tattoo artists swear those products are still golden and praise them highly. Remember, these products don’t penetrate the skin as easily or deeply. For them to even reach ink deposits and do damage is quite farfetched.

35. Ointment can be easily over applied and when you do that, you create problems. It’s just like the lotion, again don’t over apply it. Ever wonder why your tattoo artists suggests patting with a paper towel after applying it? There’s your answer, to remove the excess. The key here is to achieve a light veil of protection for your new tattoo.