Aftercare & Ingredients

Our Aftercare & Ingredients

Tattoo aftercare isn't just about keeping your skin moisturised - it's about giving freshly tattooed skin what it needs while it settles.

A new tattoo is sensitive skin going through a lot of change over the next 2–3 weeks. During this time, the right ingredients can soothe, hydrate, and help your tattoo look its best for the long run.

That's why every ingredient in our aftercare is chosen with purpose.

Keep The Skin Clean (Without Damage)

Gentle cleansing ingredients clear away excess ink and build-up, without stripping the skin or disrupting its natural balance.

SOOTHE & CALM THE SKIN

Hydrating, soothing ingredients help keep skin calm and comfortable while redness, tightness, and dryness settle down - all common in the days after getting tattooed.

Maintain Moisture & Protect The Tattoo

Moisture matters.
Dry skin can crack and affect your ink.
We use ingredients that hydrate, lock it in, and protect without suffocating the skin.

Full TRansparency

Below, you’ll find a full breakdown of every ingredient used in our aftercare - with simple explanations of what they do and why they’re there.

No hidden fillers. No confusing labels.

Just clear, functional aftercare.

Line Work Gentle Wash

What it does:
Removes excess ink, plasma, and bacteria without drying or irritating your skin.

Ingredients Breakdown

Aqua (Water)
The base of the formula

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A gentle coconut-based cleanser that lifts away dirt without being harsh

Glycerin
Helps keep skin hydrated so it doesn’t dry out after washing

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Helps wash away bacteria, dirt, excess oil, and anything sitting on the skin

Allantoin
A soothing ingredient that helps keep skin calm and comfortable
Often found in skincare designed for sensitive or irritated skin

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Helps the cleanser feel softer and more gentle on your skin

Aloe Vera
Soothes and cools sensitive skin

Lactic Acid
Helps maintain your skin’s natural balance

Xanthan Gum
Gives the wash its smooth feel

Phenoxyethanol
Keeps the product fresh and safe to use over time
Widely used in skincare to prevent contamination

Ethylhexylglycerin
Supports preservation while also helping the skin feel smooth
Commonly used in skincare as a gentle conditioner and preservative booster

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Stand fast tattoo aftercare cream by penguin tattoo co in a tattoo studio with inks

Stand Fast Aftercare Cream

What it does:
Keeps your tattoo hydrated, comfortable, and supported while your skin repairs itself.

Ingredients Breakdown

Aqua (Water)
Base of the cream

Glycerin
Pulls moisture into the skin to keep it hydrated

Sunflower Oil
Lightweight nourishment that supports skin recovery

Cetearyl Alcohol
A skin-softening ingredient (not the drying kind of alcohol)
Used in moisturisers to smooth and condition the skin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fast-absorbing hydration

Shea Butter
Deep moisture to prevent dryness and cracking

Witch Hazel
Helps calm redness and irritation

Vitamin E
Supports skin during healing

Phenoxyethanol
Keeps the product safe and stable

Ceteareth-20
Helps the ingredients blend together into a smooth cream
Ensures the formula stays consistent and easy to apply

Stearic Acid
Helps give the cream its rich, stable texture
Naturally found in fats, commonly used to thicken creams

Caprylyl Glycol
Adds moisture while helping keep the formula clean

Carbomer
Creates a smooth, easy-to-apply texture

Dimethicone
Forms a light barrier to stop moisture loss

Sodium Hydroxide
Keeps the formula balanced and skin-friendly

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