I'm sure you use various aftercare products after getting a tattoo, so this time we'll introduce you to 3 recommended tube-type aftercare products! We hope this helps you find the best aftercare product for you!
*Please note that the content is based on personal opinions.
The Purpose of Aftercare
The purpose of aftercare is described in various media, and you probably know its importance, so I'll briefly review it:
・To relieve itching caused by skin inflammation
・To promote the repair of damaged skin and mucous membranes
・To prevent color fading due to dryness
These elements are very important for completing a tattoo in beautiful condition. If you're interested, please visit our blog's aftercare page!
Now, let's introduce the features of the selected products and review their usability. We will also include verification images from a moisture checker 3 hours after application, so please use them as a reference!
Features of the Top 3 Picks
① BOKUSAI Inked Gel Tube
You can find the BOKUSAI product page here.
★ BOKUSAI / Inked Gel
・Contains 14 types of skin recovery active ingredients, including placenta extract and allantoin (*)
・All processes from manufacturing (including containers) to packaging are entirely made in Japan
・Tattoo care gel approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
・Tube type 100g | ¥2,980 (excluding tax)
Usage Review: A faint, pleasant scent is noticeable immediately after application, but it is almost odorless and does not linger. The texture is a fresh, transparent gel type that blends very well into the skin and is not sticky. While the moisturizing feeling is more subtle compared to cream, the post-application shine enhances the tattoo's color.
(*) Placenta extract... Promotes skin metabolism through cell regeneration, activation, and proliferation, and helps suppress itching caused by skin inflammation.
(*) Allantoin... An ingredient that promotes the repair of damaged skin and mucous membranes and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is widely used in cosmetics, facial cleansers, and lip balms, is low-irritation and highly safe, and is unlikely to cause allergic reactions, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
(*) Shikon extract... Has high skin regenerative effects and prevents cell membrane oxidation through its antioxidant properties. It also speeds up the recovery of skin problems as a moisturizing beauty ingredient.
② After Inked
You can find the AFTER INKED product page (Amazon) here.
★ AFTER INKED / Moisturizing Cream (Overseas Product)
・Contains grape seed oil ingredients
・Uses all natural ingredients, no chemicals
・No preservatives, fragrances, or animal oils
・90g | ¥3,755 (excluding tax)
Usage Review: As an organic product, a faint scent of the ingredient-derived oil remains. The texture is a firm cream type, and its blendability into the skin is somewhat inferior compared to the other two products. However, in the post-application observation, the moisturizing effect lasted the longest, suppressing dryness.
③ INK Care Product
★ INK Care Product / Aftercare Cream
You can find the INK product page here.
・Contains plant-derived moisturizing ingredients
・Paraben-free, synthetic fragrance-free, colorant-free
・Can be used by vegans
・100g | ¥3,000 (excluding tax)
Usage Review: A faint, refreshing aromatic scent is noticeable. Although it is a cream type, the texture is soft and has a high water content, making it blend and spread well on the skin. There was a slight stickiness immediately after application, but not enough to transfer to clothing, and it became smooth over time. It leaves the skin feeling very moisturized and soft.
Texture
Skin Absorption
Verification Images
↑ These were the checker readings 3 hours after application! The upper left of the photo shows the measurement before application, and the details of the checker readings are: moisture content (upper left), oil content (lower left), skin elasticity (upper right), and skin age (lower right). (*According to our research)
Comparison Chart
Thank you for reading this far! With the increasing popularity of tattoos, the number of aftercare products is also growing. We hope to continue providing various information to support your comfortable tattoo life! FLAG TATTOO SUPPLY sells many attractive products, including aftercare products, so please check them out!