Hi Community, You all will admit that – the first thing that probably came to mind when you read the words ‘cocoa butter’ was an image of delicious, mouth-watering chocolate. I don’t blame you, lots of people think cocoa butter is the same as chocolate. I mean, technically it is (and we’ll get into that later). But for now, let’s answer if this main chocolate ingredient – cocoa butter – is safe to use on tattoos or not? Actually, I just got a tattoo earlier today. Is cocoa butter okay for fresh tattoos? This is my 2nd tattoo and the first one I literally just used water and antibacterial soap. Is cocoa butter a better option? Your thoughts?
Agreed with all 3 options. Used to use A&D and Vaseline when I was out of A&D. Now I just prefer aquaphor
When it's fresh, you use nothing. A week or so later, if it feels dry, you can use unscented lotions. (Personally I use Lubriderm, but there are other acceptable lotions out there as well). Do not use any petroleum based products. The Neosporin, Vaseline, aquaphor, and a&d mentioned above are petroleum based. Do not use these. A very light later of cocoa butter can be helpful..personally I have not used it, but I did some research and it seems like a fine choice.
Agreed, I only use lubriderm as well, but only once it start to dry over/scab and still only a very small amount..and im actually hearing alot of ppl now just dry healing there tatts(no creams whatsoever) things have changed alot since my first tatt back in '96..u just wanna keep the scabbing to as little as possible