Wait—How Often Should I Be Moisturizing My New Tattoo?

If you've recently gotten a tattoo, then you know just how much goes into taking proper care of your new ink. There's usually some peeling, which is pretty much a given, but you still need to keep your tattoo protected, and of course, moisturized, to prevent anything more serious from happening. So, whether you're contemplating your first tattoo or have so many that you've lost count, it's important to know how often to moisturize your new body art. We spoke with tattoo artists Koral Ladna and Anka Lavriv, along with board-certified dermatologist Elliot Love, MD, to suss out all the details. Read on for everything you need to know about moisturizing your new tattoo.Meet the ExpertsElliot Love, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeon, and board member for Mad Rabbit Tattoo.Koral Ladna is a Mad Rabbit professional team artist.Anka Lavrivis a Montana-based tattoo artist and the co-owner of Black Iris Tattoo. Why Should You Moisturi...