Stories & Ink | TATTOO AFTERCARE CREAM - Natural Healing for Fresh Tattoos, Reduce Itching & Inflammation, Soothes & Repairs Fresh Ink

Takes out the itchy feeling and provides enough glide so you're not dragging your skin when applying. Best aftercare out of the lot!

Great stuff, not as greasy as some others .Stops irritation and feels like it is doing some real good. Photo is one week after this 2hr tat.

So I purchased this after getting a touch up on a tattoo I already had. I’ve always used Palmers Cocoa Butter (solid formula) as it was recommended to me by my tattoo artist. But thought I’d give this a go as it had good reviews. Upon first application it is cooling and has a relatively strong smell of camomile. You need less than you think you do as a little goes a long way. It dries down quite fast, leaves a slightly tacky feeling for a few minutes. When is totally dry it then leaves a thin veil over the moisturised area (not uncomfortably). It seems to moisturise really well. As I am used to the sticky feeling of cocoa butter this is a pleasant change. It also definitely aids in the itchy skin you get after a week and a bit. Which means I’ve definitely been less itchy. It doesn’t feel heavy or like there’s too much product on your skin. I’m not sure how much more effective it is than another simple moisturiser like ceravé, maybe I’ll compare the two next time. It’s expensive for the amount of product you get, but I haven’t got any regrets in buying it. I’ll continue to use it as the tattoo continues to heal.

Having used Sorry Mom’s tattoo balm for several years, I decided to try Stories & Ink’s Aftercare Cream and was pleasantly surprised by how well it performed. It’s noticeably lighter and less greasy than many other tattoo balms, yet still provides excellent hydration and protection for freshly inked skin. Application is simple and consistent. The cream spreads easily, absorbs much quicker than other brands, and leaves only a light finish - enough to protect the tattoo without that thick, oily feel some products leave behind. It’s particularly effective on larger tattoos, as it covers well and washes off the hands easily afterwards, without the need for heavy scrubbing. In terms of healing, it performs superbly. It helped to keep the skin calm, reduced itching, and supported an even, smooth healing process without clogging pores or leaving residue on clothing. The light, natural formulation feels gentle and clean, making it suitable for daily use over extended healing periods. The packaging is stylish and practical. The matte tube looks great on a shelf, and it’s compact enough for travel or storage in a bathroom cabinet. The only small drawback is the screw-top design, which can occasionally misthread if you’re in a hurry. A snap-lid closure would make it even easier to use, particularly when applying the cream multiple times a day. Overall, this is a high-quality, well-priced aftercare product that feels carefully formulated for both comfort and effectiveness. It’s become my go-to choice for new tattoos, and a product I’d happily continue to use long term.

Really nice post tattoo cream, relieves dryness, absorbed readily, recommended.

I'm in the process of having a full sleeve tattooed over multiple sessions. The aftercare cream is perfect for the first three days healing. With good hygiene, and Stories & Ink, the healing process has been ideal. Unlike other waxy products, this one is easily and quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving no residue.

Highly recommended, one of the best products I've ever used for a fresh tattoo. Doesn't feel irritating or ishing. After applying you don't even feel it as if you just had a new tattoo and it kept your tattoo looking fresh. Would highly recommended to anyone and the artis should recommended this product to their clients as well.

I have quite a few tattoos and this has been my favourite aftercare healing cream so far. Highly recommended. And worth investing in as compared to the price of your new tattoo, it's a small additional cost.

I have never left a review (in my memory) on a product but this deserves one. This will ALWAYS be my definite go to from now on. I was told at first for my first tattoo to use aquaphor for my aftercare and it itched like crazy and was greasy and sticky. I bought this just to try something different and it was absolutely a great game changer. It barely itched with this product, healed faster, rubs in clean and doesn’t smell too bad. than the other stuff and I HIGHLY recommend it. I won’t be using anything else from now on. I didn’t have any color on that tattoo but I just got another tube to see it it holds the red and orange in this one. No issues with sensitivity either in my case.

Ottima crema per tatuaggi, non unge è lascia la pelle molto morbida senza nessuna irritazione o prurito. Consigliata

I literally cannot possibly say enough about how amazing this product is. I just recently got my very first Tattoo after years of being too nervous to get it done. It was a deeply meaningful tattoo that had to be done in two sessions and three or four days after the first session. I thought there was no way I was gonna be able to finish it. It didn’t hurt while I was getting the tattoo it didn’t hurt while it was healing. Turns out I have an even higher threshold for pain than I thought because even the tattoo artist was amazed that I never even flinched But the itching as it was healing was driving me insane and I did not think I could go through it again. Out of desperation late one night I googled solutions and found this product two days later when the product arrived it immediately calmed the itch friends and family of mine who have dozens of tattoos regularly commented in admiration of how quickly and nicely my tattoo was healing. Even my tattoo artist with over 20 years experience was amazed at how quickly I went from miserable to comfortable and how beautifully this cream helped my Tattoo heal faster. Fast-forward to a couple weeks ago. I finally got the tattoo colored in, this time the minute that it started to heal I put the cream on. I’ve had not one moment of discomfort, in spite of all the color shown in this picture being done in the last session and again everybody is in awe of how beautifully it is healing how well the cream helped with all the peeling. I’ve already purchased the moisturizer to start putting on when the last little bit finishes peeling, and the tattoo is completely healed. I now know that I can confidently go back for all the other artwork that I want and not worry about any problems due to this product line. Stories and Ink, you have found yourself a lifelong customer and I will be telling everyone I know.

Absolutely amazing. I will never use anything else. Healing time cut in half instead of using aquaphor or Vaseline. Not sticky, smelling nor does it stain your clothes.

I got this in preparation for a large arm tattoo, it keeps my tattoo so well moisturized I only need to use it 2 times per day. It has no scent, is very creamy and thick. When I apply it to my fresh tattoo it does not sting like some other brands I have tried. The tube is a good size, not huge but a little goes a very long way. I will definitely use this again. I even like to use this on my hands when they're very dry it is so effective at moisturizing.