You want to avoid tanning in the sun and in UV bed for 3 months after getting a new tattoo.
Similarly one may ask, how do I protect my tattoo from a sunbed?
After the tattoo has finished scabbing and peeling, you should then be able to start applying sunscreen to the area and expose the tattoo to the sun. You’ll want to reach for chemical-free zinc oxide sunscreen. My favorite and most recommended sunscreen for using on tattoos is EltaMD UV Sport Sunscreen Lotion.
Secondly, what happens if you tan with a fresh tattoo?
New Tattoos and Tanning Beds
Before your tattoo has completely healed, it will be sensitive to UV rays (whether real or sunbed.) Once your tattoo has healed UV rays won’t cause fading, and you can expose it to sun or sunbeds like you normally would.
What is a tattoo blowout?
Tattoo blowouts occur when a tattoo artist presses too hard when applying ink to the skin. The ink is sent below the top layers of skin where tattoos belong. Below the skin’s surface, the ink spreads out in a layer of fat.
Why can’t you tan with a new tattoo?
If you have a new tattoo, it’s important to lay off tanning until it’s healed completely. Tanning too soon can cause your tattoo to take longer to heal and may even damage it. Tanning too soon can also cause your tattoo’s color life to fade.
