• You may shower and bathe as usual, but do not submerge your new tattoo in the bath, swimming pool, hot tub, or most importantly natural bodies of water such as lakes. AVOID excessive sweating 5-7 days after getting your freckles, as this may affect the healing process and end results.

IMPORTANT:

• DO NOT apply any makeup or skincare products over your healing freckles. This will almost always result in either infection or pigment loss. Skincare/makeup can affect the way that the newly implanted pigments bond with your skin. Once you see that the freckles have all flaked(you may not notice the flaking; they might just appear lighter), you can apply makeup over them. You will want to wait at least two weeks before using any harsher skincare products over the treated area, and you will want to avoid any ingredients that cause photosensitivity because they will cause the freckles to fade faster. Below are the typical ingredients that cause photosensitivity- when re-introducing any of these ingredients back into your skincare routine, listen to your body! If you feel like your skin is reacting more than it usually does (burning. redness, etc.), give your skin another week or two before trying it again.

• AHA's & BHA's (Latin, glycolic, salicylic), Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydroquinone, Retinol & Retinoids, Topical Prescriptions, some Essential oils (bergamot, bitter orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin leaf), Fruit Enzymes.

• DO NOT pick at your new freckle tattoos during the first stage of the healing process. This will result in color loss and could possibly even cause scarring. Allow your body to naturally exfoliate and regenerate on its own.

• The flaking will start around day 3-4 and will be finished 7-10 days after the day of your procedure.

• Although I do everything to ensure a smooth, easy healing process for you- it is essential to follow the aftercare guidelines provided to you and follow them to the best of your ability.

• Once your skin has healed, you must limit sun exposure; sun(and tanning beds) will cause fading and discoloration. Any touch-ups or additions to your new tattoo can be done six weeks after the initial procedure.