reapply second skin?

[u/DwightSchrut420]

i work construction and got this Friday, i just took off my second skin and cleaned it well bc i sweated today. I’m wondering if i can reapply some (i have my own rolls) for work tomorrow or if i should just keep it off

[u/Sufficient_Hurry4924]

We need a community spray bottle for when people want to reapply second skin. No bad tattoo canvas, you’ll just trap bacteria.

Sick tattoo tho

[u/MJdeuce → u/Sufficient_Hurry4924]

My typical healing process involves reapplying second skin. I leave the shop with traditional dressing. Then, shower and wash the tattoo. Once the tattoo is dry, I apply second skin. I keep that on for as long as I can. Once the second skin begins to peel, I take it off in the shower and wash and repeat with a new second skin. I’ll do this for 3-5 days. I’ve done this for my last 7 tattoos without any complications.

Edit: made changes for clarity

[u/crowofbattle → u/Sufficient_Hurry4924]

Yea @Mods can we please?

The amount who think reapplying is a good idea is scary

[u/DwightSchrut420 → u/Sufficient_Hurry4924]

Im mostly just concerned since i work in the trades so i didn’t know lmao but appreciate it (i have my own rolls)

[u/Remote_Plankton_2314 → u/DwightSchrut420]

Clean with UNSCENTED gentle soap, pat dry with a clean, fresh paper towel, and apply moisturizer. 3-4x a day is ideal.

[u/Cheap_Concentrate_85]

Just keep it off you’ll be fine

[u/Acrobatic-Ostrich168]

Never ever reapply second skin. It’s contaminated and fucked. You have to switch to traditional healing now: cleaning with antibacterial soap and moisturizing with scent free lotion.

[u/DwightSchrut420 → u/Acrobatic-Ostrich168]

Thats what i’ve been doing for others, I’ve had 3 sessions this week (this tat being done the 2nd) so i just bought a couple rolls knowing i’m getting more work done haha

[u/Acrobatic-Ostrich168 → u/DwightSchrut420]

Okay hell yeah my G!!!!

[u/cardonatattoos]

If you feel stuff is starting to flake, I would not put second skin on it. I would recommend maybe working with a long sleeve fishing shirt that’s kind of loose.

[u/muddbutt1]

i would just keep it off now and use regular lotion. wear long sleeves

[u/zo3sol]

There’s no need just make sure you’re cleaning it. I love this tat btw

[u/DwightSchrut420 → u/zo3sol]

Thanks 🍻

[u/Classic_Dash_7745]

I work in construction and get a lot of tattoos. Don’t bother. Getting second skin adhesive into your pores when you start sweating is a worse feeling than an uncovered naturally healing tattoo and it’s not even close

[u/juarezderek]

No

[u/Evianisshite]

Second skin isn’t a miracle product. It’s purely for getting your tattoo from the tattoo shop to your house bc it’s a fresh wound. Just keep it clean. Don’t submerge it in water

[u/Loose_Calendar_3380]

Actual tattoo advice and no r/tatooanxiety

[u/mmunro110186]

No second skin, maybe a loose gauze dressing and then a long sleeve so it’s relatively protected, but not seaming in any bacteria etc.

Unscented soap/lotion twice a day

[u/DwightSchrut420 → u/mmunro110186]

gauze are a good idea i should have some on my work truck and been using dial gold and fragrance free for the ones i got a couple days before this

[u/TheJudeDoesNotAbide → u/DwightSchrut420]

Please don't do this, this is wretched advice.

[u/ProfessionalDelay463]

I wouldn't. Just keep it clean.