María Bayón, cosmetic technician at Dersia, a natural cosmetics company based on marine microalgae, gave us a series of tips to help you care tattoos in the summer to keep them in perfect condition.
Wait before going out in the sun
If you got a new tattoo, you should protect from sun rays during the first two weeks. It is best to cover it with a dressing or directly with clothing.
sun protection
Sunscreen is the number one ally for perfect tattoo protection, so it is always recommended. Use creams containing SPF 50 and total physical blocking that do not allow radiation to pass through. In this way, the risks of spoiling the ‘tattoo’ detail during the holidays are prevented.
Clean gently at home
In case you go to the beach or pool, It is recommended to clean the skin of any residues such as saltpeter, sand or chlorine that may have remained in the area. Neutral soapy water will suffice to keep tattooed skin clean.
Moisturize often
It is important to moisturize tattooed skin frequently because dries more easily ink may run out prematurely.
It’s convenient use a special moisturizing cream or lotion for tattooed skin. Dersia’s Tattoo Cream is specially formulated for this.
about A natural and vegan cream to repair, moisturize and protect tattoos. It is produced with emollient and protective vegetable fats and oils such as Shea, Sesame oil, sweet almond oil and Sunflower oil. Botanical extracts of Calendula and Turmeric soothe, calm and relieve inflammation; has the microalgae Dunaliella salina restorative and healing properties.