The SKINGRAPHICA Academy

Prepare

Clear, evidence-led guides to every stage of a tattoo’s life. How to prepare your skin, heal well, protect your ink from the sun and keep it sharp for decades.

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Prepare

How to Prepare for Your First Tattoo

Getting a tattoo for the first time is one of those events you remember in granular detail decades later. How well it goes is largely decided in the two weeks beforehand.

The SKINGRAPHICA protocol

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Ink-Safe™ care for every stage of a tattoo’s life. Delivered to more than 20 countries, duties paid.

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02RecoverThe 14 days of healing LOCK Tattoo Ink Grip & Recovery Complex

LOCK

Tattoo Ink Grip & Recovery Complex

50 mL · 1.7 fl oz

Holds pigment in place through the 14 days that decide how much stays.

4.8 (9)

NT$5,250

03ProtectEvery day, once healed SHIELD Tattoo Fade & Blur Defence Cream

SHIELD

Tattoo Fade & Blur Defence Cream

50 mL · 1.7 fl oz

Keeps healed lines sharp and colour true against everyday light.

5.0 (8)

NT$4,650

2StagesPrepare and Recover SYSTEM, PRIME and LOCK

SYSTEM

Curated system

Contains PRIME and LOCK

Everything a new tattoo needs, from 21 days before your appointment to the last day of healing.

5.0 (4)

NT$8,490Valued at NT$10,200