Saniderm Care Guide
Unlike Saran Wrap, Saniderm is a medical-grade, breathable, waterproof tattoo bandage. These bandages alleviate many of the pitfalls that come with other tattoo healing methods. Primarily, Saniderm drastically reduces the risk of contaminants entering the wound site of a fresh tattoo. Wearing Saniderm protects the area from unwanted shear/friction and allows the body to keep itself moisturized. The result is a tattoo healing experience that is safer, smoother, and more efficient.
After finishing a tattoo session, make sure the tattoo is clean (no residue leftover from the tattooing session) and dry the area. Do not clean a fresh tattoo with products containing isopropyl alcohol or glycerin. Isopropyl alcohol will certainly kill any bacteria in the area, but it will also kill all of your body’s own healing elements in the process. This will cause the wound to dry out under the bandage when it’s applied.
1. Keep the applied bandage on for 3 days. It’s fine if there is some plasma/blood/lymph fluid buildup under the bandage during this period, but don’t leave it longer than 3 days.
2. To remove Saniderm, find an edge of the bandage and pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. The shower is the ideal place to remove Saniderm. Running warm water will help loosen the adhesive and relax the skin, making the removal much more comfortable. Dry removal of Saniderm may cause discomfort and added trauma to the skin.
3. Discard the used bandage and wash the tattoo with a mild soap, preferably fragrance-free (Example: Dial Gold Anit-Bacterial Unscented hand soap). Use clean hands to wash your tattoo. Do not use a washcloth, loofa, or any other material as it could insert bacteria into your tattoo.
4. Allow the tattoo to air dry or pat dry with a clean paper towel.
5. Once the final bandage has been removed, continue caring for the tattoo by washing and moisturizing as needed, until the tattoo is fully healed. The tattoo may appear to be fully healed on the surface once your Saniderm bandage comes off. However, deeper layers of skin will still be repairing for 2-4 months. We recommend a good moisturizing regimen for this entire period.
