Bepanthen is NO LONGER suitable for use on your new tattoos. The manufacturers have changed the ingredients and the use of bepanthen is now causing a severe reaction amongst clients.
Moreover, why Bepanthen is bad for tattoos?
Bepanthen isn’t suitable for tattoos because it contains many harsh chemical additives: Petrolatum. Lanolin and lanolin alcohol.
Hereof, what ingredients are in Bepanthen?
What ingredients does Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment contain? Ingredients: Purified water, wool fat (anhydrous lanolin), liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, dexpanthenol (pro-vitamin B5), almond oil, white beeswax, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, protegin XN.
Does Bepanthen fade tattoos?
I would not recommend Bepanthen for Tattoo as an aftercare product. Bepanthen is not formulated as a Tattoo cream, with Bepanthen only being primarily designed as a nappy rash cream. … Others have also experienced loss of colour from the tattoo, with peeling of the skin after using it.
What can I use instead of Bepanthen on a tattoo?
Alternatives to Bepanthen nappy rash cream are Tattoo Goo and Hustle Butter. They are sold in some tattoo studios or you can buy them online. My go-too to soap is Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar by Dove.
Can you use Bepanthen everyday?
Treating dry, chapped and rough skin with Bepanthen
Apply Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream with clean hands to the affected area daily or several times a day as needed.
Is savlon or Bepanthen better for tattoos?
Apply a moisturising antibacterial cream to your tattoo (Bepanthen Ointment or Savlon work well) and make sure it is well rubbed in. If you do not rub the cream in properly the tattoo will form a scab and this could cause some loss of pigment.
Which type of Bepanthen is best for tattoos?
Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment, £3.30, Boots
The go-to product many recommended for twice-daily application in the days following your inking. It will act as a barrier to keep away infection.
Does Bepanthen moisturize?
The main ingredient of Bepanthen is dexpanthenol which is derived from panthenol. In the cosmetic industry, this is used as an emollient and moisturiser. As an ointment, it penetrates the skin and is used for minor skin irritation such as diaper rash and sunburn. This is why some use it to moisturise tattoos.
Can I use Bepanthen on my face?
Bepanthen Ointment can be used for dry, chapped and cracked skin. It is recommended to apply only a thin layer of Bepanthen Ointment especially on the face apply when your baby is sleeping and have your baby wear mittens or gloves to avoid accidental ingestion.
Can I use Bepanthen around my eyes?
Safe in contact with eyeballs. This is the only cream I can use without getting allergic reaction in and around my eyes. Very effective, provides fast recovery with very small amount and one time application. If you suffer eye allergies, I will highly recommend.
Is Bepanthen the same as Sudocrem?
Sudocrem is a lot thicker to apply on, and feels ‘drier’ compared to Bepanthen which is slightly stickier but goes on thin. Sudocrem has a distinctive smell to it (perhaps a tiny bit medicinal but nothing bad), whereas Bepanthan is scentless but pleasant. Both creams are pretty thick.
Is Bepanthen any good?
Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsFab cream! I have been using Bepanthen for a while and I cannot say a bad word about it. Since using it my daughter never had a rash or a red bum apart from when teething. I have applied it on every nappy change and the redness was gone in one day, I am so impressed!
