Everything You Wanted to Know About a Tattoo Numbing Cream

(Summary:

Knowing these essential things will help you develop the right outlook about a tattoo numbing cream.)

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Tattoos are quite popular among Americans as nearly 40% of them have at least one.

Tattoos not only add to your aesthetics but also tell about your ideology.

However, it is equally true that tattoo does hurt. After all, they are made penetrating the skin with needles to embed the pigments. Some tattoos which are made on fleshy parts like thighs hurt less. However, boney parts like ankle or wrist hurt more as the needle runs over the bones. The pain is more horrible with the longer tattoo sessions.

Enter a numbing cream! It is a local anesthetic that dulls the skin patch so that you don’t anything happening to your skin. Scientifically speaking, it blocks the pain receptors beneath the skin so that they can’t send signals to the brain.

The numbing effect lasts 1-2 hours depending on the efficiency of the cream.

HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS OF USING NUMBING CREAM FOR TATTOOING.

 Dulling the Pain:

That’s the key advantage a numbing cream is used for. You can get your ink done without having the fear of pain. Plus, your tattoo artist can work without distractions resulting from screaming or shaking.

You can have a Tattoo Anywhere on the Body:

As we have told you tattooing over the boney part is painful. Some of them are foot, shoulder, and ankle. Some people drop the idea of getting these parts tattooed just because of the pain. Numbing cream desensitizes the skin, dulling the pain. This way, it lets people feel confident when it comes to getting tattooed.

Suitable Longer Tattoo Session:

Longer tattoo sessions are tiresome apart from being painful. A numbing cream keeps the skin numbed for up to 2 hours.

How to Choose the Best Numbing Cream for Tattoos?

Numbing cream is a great investment if you are looking for painless tattooing. That’s said, it is important to choose the right one as not all numbing creams are the same. Some are so mild that they can’t withstand the intensity. Some tattoo numbing cream contains benzocaine that is not ideal for intense skin processes like tattooing. Therefore, keep the following things in mind while looking for a tattooing anesthetic cream.

Choose Lidocaine Based Creams:

Always choose a numbing cream that contains 5% lidocaine. Lidocaine is the strongest numbing agent and dulls your skin efficiently for 2 hours.

Prefer Water Based Cream:

Water-based creams don’t interact with ink, unlike oil-based creams. As an added bonus, you can wipe off them easily.

Put Money on the Right Numbing Brand:

Make sure to purchase the cream after checking its reviews or feedback given online or from people. Or you can ask your tattoo artist or a dermatologist about a tattoo numbing cream.

pH Value Should Be Less Than 7:

High pH value means more alkaline agents that can affect the pigments of the tattoo’s color as they change the surface properties of the skin.

How to Use a Tattoo Numbing Cream

Clean the Skin:

Use soap and water to clear off oil and debris accumulated over the skin. Dry it with a clean towel.

Apply a Numbing Cream:

Apply thick layers of the cream (please read instructions) to the skin. Some creams are to be rubbed on the skin while others are spread on the skin.

Cover the Skin:

Use a plastic wrap or plastic cling to cover your skin post application. It will generate heat that may potent the numbing effect. However, don’t wear it for longer. After removing the cover, wipe off the cream. The numbness will be activated within 20-25 minutes once the cream is applied. After one hour, your skin will be completely numbed and ready for tattooing.

 PRECAUTIONS:

• Don’t apply the cream on the broken skin.
• Don’t wear the cream for more than prescribed time frame.
• Consult your doctor if you have any health conditions.
• Avoid using the cream if you are allergic to lidocaine or other numbing agents.
• Don’t use a heating pad or clothes to cover skin post application. Instead, use only plastic cling.