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OUR PLEDGE
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We do not and will never sell drug related products. Our community does not need businesses contributing to ruining the lives of our youth and our local drug problems.
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NEW PRODUCTS SPECIALTY ITEMS
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We have all of our new products on display now. Dragons, fairies, skulls and wildelife figurines. Also, lamps, oil burners, incense burners, etc. These are the same quality items you see at the mall, but about half the price.
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Tattoo Aftercare
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Piercing Aftercare
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In General
Let us start by stating, “There is no “best way” to care for a tattoo that works best for everyone.” There are many tattoo products, aftercare products and suggested aftercare treatments. Also, there is your specific skin type and how your body reacts and heals to consider. Mudscupper’s suggest the following:
Cleaning: After receiving your tattoo, it is normal for it to bleed. It is important to gently massage the area to keep the blood and ointment mixed together. Use a a sterile tongue depressor or wrap finger in plastic wrap. When the area becomes messy, gently wipe area with a damp paper towel (Do not scrub). Immediately pat dry with fresh paper towel and reapply ointment. DO NOT wash and wipe the area every time you notice a spec of blood.
Showers: We recommend covering your tattoo with plastic wrap during showers. A little water splashing on the tattoo will not hurt it, however allowing the water to blast it might. After a few days, gently washing it while showering should be okay. Only use your pre-washed fingers and antibacterial soap. DO NOT use a wash cloth. For drying use a fresh paper towel, DO not use bath towel. Remember, until your tattoo is completely healed, it is an open wound susceptible to infection.
After a day or two, your tattoo might look like it’s starting to come off. It isn’t. It is the damaged top layers of skin stained with ink flaking off because new skin is replacing it. It is okay to wash this dead skin around the tattoo, DO NOT wash it directly off your tattoo. It is very important these top layers of skin flake off naturally. These layers of skin are protecting the lower layers of skin (where the tattoo is actually at) from prematurely drying out.
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Ointments
Mudscupper’s recommends using: Tattoo Goo, TatWax, generic triple antibiotic ointment or A&D ointment. The ointment will keep your tattoo moist. Use a light coat. Your tattoo should always look wet in appearance. Avoid name brand ointments (Neosporin, Bacitracin, and products with a lot of zinc).
Your skin needs to breathe, so don’t use too much. Using too much suffocates the skin and may cause a rash.
If you are prone to infection... always keep your tattoo covered with sterile nonstick pads (not gauze or plastic wrap).
Some people will breakout with little red bumps in and around their tattoo. This is usually a result of ointment clogging pores or a mild allergic reaction from the type of ointment being used. If this should happen to you, thoroughly cleanse the area and try a different type of ointment.
Do not allow your tattoo to dry out! Always wash hands before and after touching tattoo.
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Covering
After receiving your tattoo, you should keep it covered with telfa or non-stick pads.
Cover your tattoo to protect it from physical activities that may cause physical damage. This will help prevent unwanted environmental elements (dirt, water, chemicals, etc.) from penetrating into it.
Cover tattoo to prevent clothing and bed sheets from wiping the ointment off; resulting in drying out and scabbing.
Keep your tattoo covered until it has healed. Whenever possible, remove covering to allow your skin to breathe. This should only be done when alone and in a safe environment.
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Washing
ALWAYS WASH HANDS WITH ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP BEFORE AND AFTER TOUCHING!
NEVER use wash cloths and towels others have or will use.
Keep tattoo covered during showers (plastic wrap) for the first few days.
To clean tattoo: use a damp paper towel (Viva) to gently wipe off old ointment. Gently pat the tattoo dry with a fresh paper towel, reapply a fresh coat of ointment.
NO hot tubs, swimming, soaking in the bathtub until tattoo is completely healed.
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Itching
Do not scratch or pick at your tattoo! Gently massage it or pat it.
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Ongoing Aftercare
After your tattoo has completely healed we recommend the following: Always use a good hand lotion. Vaseline makes an inexpensive hand lotion with petroleum jelly and vitamin E. This product is also available in generic form. Tattoo Goo also works well.
If your tattoo is going to be exposed to the sun, use a good “zinc free” sunblock lotion. Sun and prolonged exposure to water may cause your tattoo to fade over time.
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Infection
After receiving your tattoo, you should take extreme precautions to protect yourself from infection. The #1 cause of infection is neglect! Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap before and after touching your tattoo. Only use cleaning items that you know are safe and not contaminated.
Do not leave your tattoo exposed around others that are sneezing, coughing, have colds , strep throat, etc.
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Addendum
Remember; these are only general guidelines. As stated earlier, “There is no “best way” to take care of a tattoo that covers everyone.” Most problems experienced during the healing process is caused by neglect.
PLEASE do not be ignorant! Please do not assume you are not prone to infection just because you have never had an infection. Infections can be extremely serious.
If this is your first tattoo, try our recommendations. If they don’t work for you, simply try another ointment or cleaning method. You have to find out what works best for you.
Whether you receive a tattoo from Mudscupper’s or somewhere else, if you encounter problems during the healing process, always consult your tattooist or physician.
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Aftercare Websites
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Tattoo Aftercare Contradictions
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Tattoo Policy
You must be 18 years of age or older to get tattooed. If you are under the age of 18 a legal guardian must sign for you and be present. A valid drivers license or other legal form of ID is required. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!
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