This summer you have decided to get your dream Japanese floral tattoo! It is an outstanding achievement, and you must be so excited to show it off, but you must take care of it, especially in the hot season. A fresh tattoo will be very sensitive to sun exposure; three minutes is enough to get sunburned, possibly damaging your tattoo and skin. A sunburn on a new tattoo will prolong healing time with excess scabbing and a loss of colour. Once the tattoo healed, the sun becomes less dangerous, but you still want to keep it in the shade for the first hot season and even the first year to optimize the lifespan and the quality of your design and skin. You may wonder how you will combine tattoos and fun activities during sunny days. Let’s see the best way to protect your tattoo from UV rays so you can go to the beach and enjoy summer vibes.
Choose the Right Studio
Be aware of where you are getting your tattoo, the best tattoo studio you choose, and the best quality you get. Check out for a professional license and the general hygiene of the studio. Hygiene is a must; every tattoo artist will be pleased to reassure you about it.
Go online to read some reviews and get advice in your social circle.
The proper studio will guide you to keep your tattoo intact during the hot season.
Think Water
With a tattoo during the hot season, water can be your friend or your enemy! Think water inside your body but not on your tattoo. Drink water a lot as it will enhance the skin’s healing process. Avoid getting your tattoo wet; it means you may not be able to swim, depending on the placement on your body. Forget about intensive exercise, sauna and steam rooms, as moisture and sweat on the skin aren’t helping your skin to get better.
Stay Cover
Sun is the main element to avoid; luckily, you have many tools to help. Go to the beach, but wear anti-UV shirts on the tattoo so it stays safe. To know if the fabric you used is thick enough, hold it to the sun; if the light can’t get through, it is alright. In general, avoid see-through and lightweight fabrics. Outdoors, generally choose to stay under shade; the shade of trees is the best protection you can find. If you don’t find one, umbrellas and sunshades will do the job!
Suncream is Your Ally
Cover your tattoo with sunscreen if you still expose it to the sun. You will find two types on the market.
The chemical absorber types will not protect your tattoo pigment from UVA or UVB rays; they will absorb UV rays into the skin, convert them into heat, and release them from your body.
The physical sunblock made of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide will reflect and scatter UV radiation and be the best protector for your tattoo.
Its protection will never be enough to keep your original tattoo colours, so maybe choose a black-and-white tattoo! It will save you from disappointment.
Summary
Getting a colourful tattoo like a Japanese floral art is a special treat for yourself. Be patient during the hot season, keep your tattoo hidden when the sun burns, and unveil it to the world when shades and darkness arise. You will be so satisfied next year when your tattoo will still shine with bright colours on your skin!