Tattoo care for every stage.
Tattoos are forever, but skin is living tissue — it heals, renews, and changes constantly. How you care for your skin through each stage of the tattoo journey determines how your art will look for decades to come.
The SKINGRAPHICA System is built around four clear phases, each powered by a proprietary complex designed specifically for tattooed skin
Prepare
Recover
Protect
Restore
STAGE O1
Before the needle touches your skin, the condition of your skin determines how well it will take ink. Hydrated, resilient skin is easier to tattoo, absorbs pigment evenly, and heals better.
STAGE 02
Tattooing creates an open wound. Your body responds by clotting, forming scabs, and regenerating skin. The way you care for your tattoo in these first weeks determines how much pigment “locks in” permanently.
STAGE 03
Once healed, your tattoo enters the maintenance stage. Sunlight, pollution, friction, and even screens all cause tattoos to fade and blur over time. The most damaging factor by far is UV radiation.
STAGE 04
Over years, tattoos inevitably soften. Skin renews itself constantly, and time takes a toll on vibrancy. But modern skincare can help refresh older tattoos, restoring definition and brightness.
STAGE 01 | PREPARE
Before your tattoo
Prime - Tattoo Preparation Serum
Designed to reinforce skin barrier function, enhance hydration, and optimise needle glide.Prepares skin to take ink more smoothly and retain pigment with greater stability.
Pro Tip
Use PRIME consistently for 14 days days pre-session to help fortify skin and ensure the most responsive canvas.
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Skin preparation
- Keep skin hydrated and healthy in the week before your session.
- Avoid sunburn, tanning, peels, or harsh exfoliation.
- Do not shave or wax the tattoo area in advance — your artist will do this on the day.
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Lifestyle & eating
- Drink plenty of water daily; hydrated skin takes ink more evenly.
- Eat balanced meals rich in protein and whole grains to sustain energy during long sessions.
- Avoid alcohol and excess caffeine for 24 hours before your appointment.
STAGE 02 | RECOVER
After your tattoo
LOCK - Tattoo Ink Grip & Recovery Complex
Designed to calm irritation, reduce dryness, and support pigment retention as skin repairs. Breathable formulation helps relieve discomfort, including itchiness from regrowing hair.
Pro Tip
Apply LOCK sparingly, a thin layer is enough to soothe and protect without suffocating healing skin.
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Immediate Care
- Keep covering on for 24–48 hours, as advised by your artist.
- Remove gently under lukewarm running water, never peel it off dry.
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After covering removal
- Wash lightly with a gentle cleanser and avoid scrubbing.
- Pat dry, never rub.
- Apply a light layer of recovery product to hydrate and comfort skin while it heals.
- Do not pick or scratch, let skin shed naturally.
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Lifestyle & eating
- Drink water to support healing.
- Focus on foods rich in omega-3s, zinc, and vitamins C & E (salmon, seeds, citrus, leafy greens).
- Avoid alcohol and smoking - both impair recovery.
- Skip heavy workouts, swimming pools, and direct sun until healed.
STAGE 03 | PROTECT
Daily defence
SHIELD - Tattoo Fade & Blur Defence Cream
A mineral-based defence system designed to protect tattoos from UV, blue light, and pollution while supporting skin resilience. Lightweight texture designed for everyday comfort.
Pro Tip
Make SHIELD part of your daily routine year-round, not just in summer. Even tattoos under clothing fade over time.
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Skincare
- UV is the number one enemy of tattoos, apply SPF daily.
- Choose tattoo-safe mineral sunscreens that sit on the surface rather than penetrate pigment layers.
- Keep skin hydrated to reduce dullness and blurring.
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Lifestyle & eating
- Wear protective clothing outdoors.
- Avoid tanning beds entirely.
- Include antioxidant-rich foods in your diet (berries, green tea, dark leafy greens) to help defend against environmental damage.
- Maintain healthy sleep routines, recovery time helps skin renew properly.
STAGE 04 | RESTORE
Long-term vibrancy
LUME – Tattoo Restoration Emulsion
Developed to refresh the look of aged tattoos by enhancing definition, luminosity, and overall clarity. Especially effective for tattoos three or more years old.
Pro Tip
Black and grey tattoos usually show the strongest improvement; colours respond more gradually. Consistency is everything.
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Skincare
- With age, tattoos soften as skin renews. Restoration care helps sharpen and brighten appearance.
- Use products consistently, not occasionally, to gradually improve vibrancy.
- Keep skin smooth and supple to highlight ink definition.
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Lifestyle & eating
- Prioritise skin-supporting nutrition - protein, vitamin C, zinc, and healthy fats.
- Exercise to boost circulation and skin health.
- Limit processed sugars - high sugar intake accelerates skin ageing.