The Critical First Step: Cleanse Without Compromising.
A fresh tattoo is an open wound. The soap you use during the healing window is not a cosmetic choice — it is a clinical one. Day 1 Bar is a fragrance-free cold-process bar soap formulated specifically for tattooed healing skin, built around what the biology of wound healing actually requires.
What Makes Day 1 Different
💧 Cleanses Without Stripping — Removes plasma, excess ink, and overnight debris while helping maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier. Rinses completely clean with zero residue or heaviness. Cold-process saponification converts oils into soap molecules that lift and rinse — leaving skin clean and nourished, not coated.
🦠 Zero Antibacterial Agents — The skin microbiome — the community of beneficial bacteria actively protecting your healing wound — is your body's first line of defense against infection. Day 1 Bar contains no antibacterial agents that disrupt it. The FDA confirmed in 2016 that antibacterial soap provides zero infection prevention advantage over plain soap. We built accordingly.
🌿 Fatty Acid Delivery During Every Wash — The 42% olive oil in Day 1 Bar is not a moisturizing bonus applied after cleaning. Oleic acid and linoleic acid are delivered to the skin surface during the wash itself, supporting the skin's natural barrier at the moment of highest need. This is functionally different from washing with a stripping cleanser and applying moisturizer afterward.
🍊 Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil — All four omega fatty acids — 3, 6, 7, and 9 — in a single ingredient. Soothes the appearance of stressed skin, helps maintain skin comfort, and supports the skin's natural barrier from day one.
✨ 100% Fragrance-Free — Zero synthetic fragrance, zero essential oils, zero masking agents. Very low irritation risk on compromised healing skin. Safe from the first wash on day one through complete healing.
🛡️ One Bar, Complete Healing Window — Full 4oz bar lasts the entire healing window. Cold-process crafted in small batches. Retains natural glycerin produced during saponification — removed in commercial liquid soap manufacturing, retained in every Day 1 Bar.
⭐ Dermatologist-Reviewed — Ranked #1 Cleansing Bar for Tattoos by Byrdie.com three consecutive years. Trusted by 1,250+ tattoo artists and PMU professionals. 130,000+ bars sold.
🇺🇸 Handmade In The USA — Small-batch crafted with premium skin-loving ingredients. No shortcuts.
Premium Ingredients. Zero Compromises.
What's Inside:
Olive Oil (42%), Coconut Oil, Sustainably Sourced Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, Water, Sodium Hydroxide*
*Used in the saponification process. Not present in the finished bar.
What's NOT Inside:
Antibacterial Agents, Sulfates, Parabens, Artificial Fragrance, Harsh Chemicals, Petroleum
✅ 100% Vegan ✅ Cruelty-Free ✅ Microbiome-Friendly ✅ Handmade in Small Batches ✅ Dermatologist-Reviewed ✅ Formulated Without FDA-Banned Antibacterial Agents
Day 1 Bar is a cosmetic cleanser. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Consult your tattoo artist and a healthcare provider for personalized aftercare advice.
