After Applying

Common reasons:

• The paper wasn’t completely soaked – then part of the design is missing.
• It got wet or was rubbed in the first 8 hours.
• Your clothes were too tight on the first day or while sleeping during the first 2 nights.
• You showered, sweated or went to the sauna too early – wait until the next day.
• There were still oil-based products on your skin (cream, lotion, sunscreen).
• Every skin is different – colour and intensity can vary a little.

Still not right? Email us at help@tattup.shop with your order number, a photo of the tattoo and a short note on how you applied it. We’ll help you out.

Yes, from the next day on. Sweating even helps the colour develop – whether sauna, running or sports. 💦

Afterwards gently pat dry. From 48 hours on, once the colour has fully developed: apply a light, oil-free lotion daily.

Yes. Afterwards gently pat dry instead of rubbing.

For sunscreen and lotion: oil-free products only.

Warm salt water and a gentle scrub (body scrub or washcloth) make it fade faster. Don’t overdo it if your skin is sensitive.

Right after applying you can still simply wash it off.

If it gets wet in the first 8 hours, the ink can’t soak in properly.

And don’t worry if it looks pale at first: the full colour only shows after 24–48 hours.

Yes. From the next day on you can shower, swim, do sports and go to the sauna. 💦

Just for the first 8 hours: no water, no rubbing.

Good to know: lots of water and rubbing make it fade a little faster.

There’s a small risk of an allergy, because your skin may not know some of the ingredients yet.

• If your skin gets irritated: wash the spot and stop using the tattoo.
• A soothing cream helps with mild redness. Don’t scratch.
• If itching or redness doesn’t go away, see a doctor.
• Ink in your eye: rinse thoroughly with water right away.