What does the aftercare after a henna tattoo look like?
In order for the henna tattoo to reach a dark color, the henna paste must remain on the skin as long as possible. To keep the color as long as possible, the care of the henna tattoo is very important. After the henna paste is removed, one removes remains with olive oil on a absorbent cotton pad, not with water.
It is recommended to avoid water for 48 hours after painting.If this is not possible, you should avoid contact with water for at least one hour. The longer you avoid water, the darker the henna tattoo becomes and the longer it lasts. For housework it is recommended to wear rubber gloves to protect the design.
The henna color will last one to four weeks. The duration depends on the skin type, how much henna was applied and where on the body. To keep the henna tattoo as long as possible, it is recommended to wash the body part where the henna color is applied less.
What does the aftercare look like when you have a tattoo done?
The after-treatment of a re-engraved tattoo looks the same as a freshly engraved tattoo on previously untreated skin. This means that the tattoo artist applies a care cream and foil on the re-stitched skin. The foil may normally be removed the following day.
During the healing process the first days after the tattoo has been pierced, sports should be avoided during this time. This can take five days to two weeks, because the sweat irritates the wounded skin. During the healing phase, swimming in chlorinated water should also be avoided.
Also salt water and sauna should be avoided. Usually the tattoo is healed after two to four weeks. If this is the case, saunas, salt water and swimming pools may be visited again.
