Cory James was frustrated with questions like, “Is vaseline good for tattoo aftercare?” because the answer is NO, but he didn’t have a good alternative to offer. Other tattoo aftercare options were dissatisfying and not worth recommending.
Nothing he found contained the pain-relieving and restorative qualities his clients demanded. So he created his own tattoo aftercare brand by combining his deep understanding of healing ink tattoos with his brother’s expertise in herbology and outdoorsmanship.
Together, they founded Black Market Aftercare and created one of the most powerful tattoo balms available.
Black Market organic tattoo balm is a truly all-natural aftercare salve that’s hand-crafted in small batches for the highest-grade of purity and potency.
There are no chemical additives, no artificial preservatives, and no-frills. Just simple, certified-organic ingredients that provide fast results.
It’s petroleum-free and the base is made with beeswax and olive oil that’s anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-itch. It hydrates and moisturizes your skin to minimize discomfort and irritation.
Then it’s infused with the healing herbs yarrow and comfrey to promote cell growth, stop any bleeding, and speed up the healing process.
The result is a superior tattoo balm that doesn’t discolor, distort, or fade your body art.
Every Lost Edge client leaves our tattoo parlor with their own supply of Black Market tattoo aftercare balm.
By using this balm and following the steps below, you’ll have a vibrant, crisp tattoo that you’ll be able to enjoy for a lifetime.
The first few weeks are critical for any ink tattoo, especially one as richly detailed and boldly crafted as the piece you receive at Lost Edge.
We want you to walk out of our tattoo studio with the confidence that your tattoo will heal properly and look incredible afterward.
Follow these guidelines to properly care for your new tattoo:
Use paper towels to wash your tattoo with unscented, antibacterial soap.
Pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.
Repeat 2x a day for 1 week
Don’t scratch or pick your tattoo and avoid contact with other objects.
After that, you’ll enter long-term care, which in many ways never ends. Daily moisturization is recommended, along with regular application of sunblock any time your tattoo is exposed. Make a habit of keeping your moisturizer and sunblock on hand so you don’t have to think about it. Perfection isn’t needed, but do your best to hit these recommendations more often than not. If you follow these steps, you’ll have great-looking body art for a lifetime.
We craft high-end tattoos for clients who want one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art executed by artists who will help you heal effectively and enjoy your new masterpiece for life.
Appointment only, no walk-ins
