Banger Tattoo Care

Sunscreen on a healing tattoo is a hard no from dermatologists — but the reason is more specific than most guides explain. Here's exactly why, what to use instead during the four-week window, and the right SPF protocol for the rest of the tattoo's life.

Most tattoo aftercare advice stops at healing. But once your tattoo is healed, three things start actively working against it — UV exposure, the soap you use every day, and chlorine from swimming. Here is the science behind each threat and the exact protocol that addresses all three long term.