Bepanthen Tattoo Intense Care Ointment, Formulated with Provitamin B5, 50g

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Around about this time you might start to itch like mad! It will take a lot of willpower to resist the urge to scratch, but it's important that you leave it alone. This is part of the healing process, so gently apply moisturiser and grit your teeth until the itching subsides. This amazing skincare ingredient is a derivative of pantothenic acid, a B complex vitamin. It’s Pro Vitamin B5. Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment has been used for years by tattoo artists to help heal their clients’ tattoos. It’s a popular aftercare product that helps keep the skin moisturized and prevents infection. But, is Bepanthen still good for tattoos in 2023? While this antiseptic cream is a great product for cuts and scrapes it is NOT recommendedfor use on tattoos. Benefits of Bepanthen for Tattoos

Provides soothing relief of the tattooed skin. 97% of users feel that the product moisturises their tattoo1 On the plus side, Bepanthen is known for its skin-soothing propertiesdue to its active ingredient of Dexpanthenol, which is a form of Vitamin B5 that helps promote healed tissue growth. Not only does this salve moisturise your new tattoo to stop it scabbing and peeling but it speeds up the healing process too. Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment can also be used in the tattoo process The “Bepanthen has changed ingredients” rumorIt protects against UV radiation that can lead to the ageing and fading of tattoos, ensuring that your tattoos stay vibrant and fresh looking for as long as possible. One of the most widely used products for tattoo aftercare is Bepanthen Ointment, even though its primarily used on babies to protect from and heal nappy rash. The qualities of Bepanthen also make it a very effective tattoo aftercare, if used correctly! Easy to apply, Bepanthen forms a breathable barrier over the wound preventing germs from getting in whilst also trapping the skins natural moisture, thus aiding in skin repair and regeneration. Its properties make it a gentle skin cream with no harmful substances, hence why it’s ideal for baby skin. I have recommended Bepanthento my clients as an aftercare product for many years, before switching to using Saniderm more recently. Once the scabs begin to flake off, resist the urge to scrub at them and let the skin flakes come off gently in the shower.

Bepanthen Tattoo does not negatively affect the healing of the tattoo. Unlike their other creams, no fading was observed in its usage during a clinical study of the product. Don’t rub. Don’t itch. Only pat. Scabbing is all part of the healing process and you want to make sure these stay on for as long as they need to be there.

Common Uses

However, there are environmental concerns around Ozokerite due to its origin in the petrochemical industry. Petrolatum, a byproduct of the distillation of Petroleum with unique properties for skin care applications, is renowned for its ability to form an effective barrier against moisture loss and infection-causing microbes. Don’t submerge in water: You can get your tattoo wet with short showers, but it shouldn't be submerged or soaked in the bath or swimming for at least two-to-three weeks (or longer) until healed. One male reviewer even mentioned that he used this in place of a beard oil after suffering from irritated skin and it worked wonders!