Banger Tattoo Care

Most people grab whatever lotion is in the bathroom after getting tattooed. It seems harmless. But lotion and balm behave completely differently on healing skin, and the wrong choice shows up in how your tattoo looks after it peels. Here is what actually matters and why.

Shea butter has genuine scientific merit for healing skin — the fatty acid profile, the barrier support, the research backs it. But raw shea applied directly to a fresh tattoo has real limitations. Here's what the science actually says, when to use it, and why the delivery format matters more than the ingredient alone.