Tattoo FAQ

Scabs, often referred to as crusts, occur because a new tattoo is a wound, similar to an abrasion after a fall.

As a result, a wound crust forms on the skin with every injury during the healing process.

This crust, also known as a scab, protects the underlying tissue from the penetration of foreign bodies such as germs or other contaminants.

Please cream your fresh tattoo daily with an optimal tattoo care product and do not remove the scab, as color particles may be stuck to the scab, which would then be removed as well.

Scabs are normal for 1-2 weeks over a fresh tattoo and are no cause for concern as they heal on their own.

If the crust comes off prematurely, this can impair the healing process and damage the tattoo.