Can I go Tanning after getting my Tattoo?

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tan tattoos tanning You must keep your tattoo covered with a dry bandage or cloth if you plan on tanning, either in the sun or in a tanning booth. Don't allow any tanning or sunblock products to come in contact with your tattoo until it is fully healed.

Once your tattoo is healed, use sunblock regularly to protect it. Sun exposure can lighten your tattoo, ans well as make the outline fuzzy and thicker than it would be without the damaging effects of the tanning rays. Good sunblocks are available in the form of easy to apply sticks and roll-ons, and these can work well for covering detailed work.

If using artificial tanning, such as Mystic Tan, you can cover your healed tattoo liberally with petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline or A & D ointment, then wipe it off about a half an hour after applying the tanning solution. This will keep the rest of you dark, while keeping your tattoo bright.