Over the last 25 years, Starr Tattoo Supplies have grown steadily into one of the biggest and best equipped tattoo and piercing supply companies in the industry.

However, the question arises – is a product designed for nappy rash also suitable for tattoo aftercare? Cetyl and stearyl alcohol are similar to lanolin alcohol because of their emulsifying and thickening qualities. As an ointment, it penetrates the skin and is used for minor skin irritations such as diaper or nappy rash and sunburn.Bepanthen is a moisturiser cream created primarily for diaper rash, now being used by many as a Tattoo ointment. My friends just informed me that it's really bad to use on a tattoo and now I'm freaking out What other products in Australia could I get my hands on ? Contains Provitamin B5 to gently help sensitive skin repair its natural protective barrier, while keeping it soft and moisturised. Purified water, wool grease, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, almond oil, dexpanthenol 5%, protegin X, white beeswax, cetyl and stearyl alcohol (white waxy substance). Bepanthen Tattoo is an easy to apply ointment for use on tattooed skin and is free from preservatives, fragrance and colourants.

If you have a fresh tattoo, you should provide proper tattoo aftercare or you may risk turning your beautiful tattoo into a disaster.

Tattoo colour fading was not reported as an adverse effect to Bepanthen ® Tattoo Ointment in the clinical study 1. Do not put any products over the tattoo during the healing process such as fake tan, scented moisturisers, perfume or make up. Although it may seem that the skin is soft and smooth, this is actually the layer of petrolatum that is continually added over the skin.

Bepanthen Tattoo Intense Care Ointment formula with Provitamin B5, creates a breathable, protective layer that provides the moisture level needed to help the skin regenerate from within, and stabilises the natural skin barrier function. It can also cause allergic reaction or contact dermatitis rash in some people who are sensitive to Lanolin. A good tattoo aftercare cream will help to prevent against infection, moisturise the skin and encourage the skin to heal and repair itself. The no 1 formula recommended by tattoo artists, It keeps your skin looking healthy and feeling good.Bepanthen is a diaper rash cream that is sometimes used by tattoo artists as a tattoo aftercarecream.