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Professional Tattoo Aftercare Cream

What Is Tattoo Aftercare?

Tattoo aftercare is the care you give your new tattoo in the days and weeks after getting inked. Proper aftercare keeps your tattoo healing cleanly, reduces scabbing and infection risk, and helps your tattoo look sharp and vibrant for years. It typically includes gentle washing, keeping the area moisturized with a dedicated tattoo aftercare cream or ointment, and avoiding sun, swimming, and picking. Using a professional tattoo aftercare cream like Tojo supports the skin’s natural healing so your art stays bold and clear.

Why Tattoos Fade

Tattoos can fade over time due to sun exposure, dry or damaged skin, poor aftercare in the first weeks, and the natural aging of skin. UV light breaks down ink pigments, and skin that isn’t kept moisturized can look dull and make tattoos appear faded. Good tattoo aftercare from day one—including a quality tattoo healing cream—helps lock in colour and protect the skin, so your tattoo stays vibrant longer.

How To Heal Tattoos Faster

To help a tattoo heal faster, keep it clean with mild soap and water, apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream or balm several times a day, avoid scratching or picking, stay out of pools and direct sun, and keep the area lightly moisturized. A formula with ingredients like panthenol, aloe vera, and shea butter—such as Tojo—soothes and supports healing so your tattoo can look great sooner.

Why Tattoo Artists Recommend Tojo

Tattoo artists recommend Tojo because it’s formulated with ingredients that pros and dermatologists trust: panthenol, aloe vera, shea butter, and St. John’s wort. It’s designed to soothe new ink, reduce inflammation, and keep skin hydrated without clogging pores. Affordable and effective, Tojo helps clients’ tattoos heal cleanly and stay vibrant—so artists can stand behind the results.

How To Use Tattoo Aftercare Cream

Wash your tattoo gently with cool water and pat dry. With clean hands, apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream (such as Tojo) over the tattoo. Reapply three to four times a day or whenever the skin feels tight or dry. Use only a small amount; too much can block pores. Continue daily use until the tattoo is fully healed, and keep moisturizing to maintain long-term vibrancy.

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HOW TOJO WAS BORN

We asked Tattoo Artists & Dermatologists from each continent which ingredients were essential in aftercare. 78% of industry experts asked for Panthenol, Aloe Vera & Shea Butter.

Africa

Tattoo aftercare ingredients - Shea Butter and St. John's Wort

Shea Butter & St. John’s Wort

Europe

Tattoo aftercare - Aloe Vera and Glycerine for healing

Aloe Vera & Glycerine

Australia

Tattoo aftercare Australia - Aloe Vera and Glycerine

Aloe Vera & Glycerine

North America

Tattoo aftercare - Panthenol Provitamin B5 for healing

Panthenol (Provitamin B5)

South America

Tattoo healing cream - Panthenol Provitamin B5

Panthenol (Provitamin B5)

Asia

Tattoo aftercare - Hyaluronic Acid for moisturizing

Hyaluronic Acid

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Sauti Sol Chimano with Tojo tattoo aftercare cream

Chimano from Sauti Sol loves Tojo

Tattoo care routine - how to keep tattoos looking new
Tattoo aftercare tips for healing and vibrant ink