If you keep a tattoo moist like keeping it covered will the ink come out?

Answer 1

The Tattoo is permanent. You need to keep it moist with something like A&D ointment to protect it. This will help it heal and reduce scabbing and itching. The ink will not come out if you cover it. If you need to cover it for some reason (like hiding it from your parents) keep A&D on it and cover with a bandaid that is BREATHABLE! your tattoo needs air circulation to help heal just like any other wound. make sure the bandage is non stick. Aquacil (not sure if that's the correct name) and some band-aids are non stick. if the tattoo scabs and sticks to the bandage, your tattoo will not look good after. If you don't like the tattoo, that sucks. You can get it removed ($$$$$) or try to cover it with another tat. Good Luck!

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Make sure not too put too much ointment or whatever you're using on it, though, as it will suffocate the tattoo, and cause the ink to blot up in areas. A+D ointment, Vaseline, Tattoo Goo, and unscented lotions are all good for this, though Vaseline stains clothes, and with unscented lotions, you *must* not only make sure they are unscented, but must apply more frequently. Personally, I prefer A+D ointment, since it's easily found.

There are lots of other things you have to be careful, of, though! You shouldn't soak your tattoo, or let it be in the sun much, if at all. If and when a scab forms, for the love of whatever Gods you believe, DO NOT PICK AT IT OR SCRATCH IT. Picking and scratching will pull the ink from the skin! If it itches, put some ointment on it, or slap it, though the slap may hurt depending on how new the tattoo is.

Personally, I stop applying A+D after about three days. Everyone does it differently, though, and it's good to check around.