Why do my tattoo have dry skin on it?

Question

it has already peeled the color on the ink but now it looks like the skin is peeling white dryish color. when i put some ointment on it though it looks brand new ive had the tat for 2 weeks now and i got in the water (pool) 1 week ago.

Answer 1

tips on taking good care of your TATTOO

*do not expose tatto to sunlight for at least 2 week or until tatto is healed.

*do not soak tatto in water ( bathing swimming ) for at least 2 weeks or until healed

* do not pick at or scratch new tattoos

dont use ointment any nore after the 3rd day ... use fragrance free lotion or cream  

Answer 2

It will peel for awhile. Remeber it's a healing wound so it's scabbing up where the needle went in. Just DON'T pick on it and put lotion on it whenever it looks like it needs it. If you pick at it it can mess up the tat and you'll have to get it touched up. It'll eventually heal and your tat will look brand new.

Answer 3

well try to stay out of the sun and chlorine or salt water. these things can dry out the tattoo and that might be why it looks white-ish....if ur in the sun use a high spf bun block.... and the tattoo is still brand new so continue to put lotion/cream on it. i have 5 tattoos and i always try to keep them moisturized b/c it helps keep them looking fresh. i have one on the top of my foot and it always looks pale but as soon as i put on lotion it 'comes to life!' lol