How To Use Saniderm

Our latest how-to-apply guide for healing your next tattoo with Saniderm. Saniderm is the ultimate aftercare for new tattoos!

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[bj]

I used it on all my tattoos. Got it down to a process (works for me, may not work for everyone):
1) Go home with the regular plastic they use in shops. Sleep with it on.
2) Next day, wash your tattoo with anti-bacterial soap (I use Dial Gold) and cold water (room-temperature is fine too).
3) Dry it off with a paper towel, do it with gentle pats to remove the water and do NOT rub the paper towel against your tattoo, just gentle pats until dry.
4) Wait a couple hours to let the wound breathe, you can apply Bactine MAX for pain/burn sensation. Don't let the light hit your tattoo. Once you're ready to go to bed.
5) Wash again with antibacterial soap and dry off using paper towel.
6) Apply Saniderm.
7) You can cut litle squares for bigger tattoos so you can cover the whole design, it's better this way than using a long strip as that would wrap in weird angles (if the tattoo is on your elbow for example).
8) Keep the Saniderm on for 3-5 Days.
9) Remove in the shower, don't use HOT water as it'll open up your pores and your skin is super sensitive still. I have done this on two full-sleeves and they healed super nice, no peeling even, ink remained there.

[justinwiley]

The awkwardness of the client as he randomly looks at the screen is the pure gold 😂

[dajap.]

So you can leave the saniderm wrap on for 3-5 days without washing your tattoo or putting healing ointment on it as well?

[artisticendeavorsemmorris.]

Saniderm has amazing products!:) One of my tattoo artists’ used it on my leg piece:) The healed product turned out fantastic!:) Maybe you guys will invent or already have some UV protection ones:)

[tyloryahnke]

Can I apply this after my tattoo has started peeling (day 3) I only ask because I work a physical job and it is not easy on fresh tattoos

[ReviewyCA]

Great product! Used it with my last few tattoos, and will definitely use it for every future tattoo I get!

[inCanada]

Saniderm’s great but I typically remove it after 2 days and see redness (like a light rash) that follows the borders of the Saniderm patch. The redness also overlaps some of the tattooed area. Likely a mild reaction to the adhesive. Takes between 2 to 3 weeks for the redness to completely disappear. The benefits of using Sanidern, however, outweigh this minor
hiccup. BTW, my daily aftercare and maintenance is Hustle Butter.

[katoria]

Finally! I've been looking for a video like this for a very long time. A very informative way to apply and take off saniderm for tattoos! Thank you!

[Kevin._.Sanchez]

So my tattoo artist didn't put saniderm on my tattoo. Is it ok to put on saniderm after 24-48 hours after getting the tattoo or should I just let it heal as normal?

[jimmyallen]

I was wandering if you could answer something for me. I will be using this product for the first time in a couple weeks and I was told that after you remove the first application that after you clean it and let it air dry put some aquaphor, hustle butter, or some type of lotion or balm on the new tat before you put the new one on. What’s your thoughts on that? Thanks

[ExpresShans]

There are different suggestions out here and it's annoying. I just got another tattoo and the artist told me to leave the saniderm bandage on for 3 days. He did not say to take it off and then put a fresh one on.

[brettmyers]

I just got this on my new leg tattoo but my artist told me to leave it on for 2-3 days. Is that okay?

[Ladybird]

Hi my artist only gave me the one saniderm and told me to keep it on for two days then peel it off and keep it moist and wash it with dial unscented for the remaining time it’s healing. Is that ok?

[kodiakkodiak]

Our application DID NOT work as intended.

Due to creased edges, plasma leaked out within hours of application.

They were applied as indicated, but due to natural crease in area of skin on our body, it got folded.

I'm going back for shading in a month or so, last one was just a out lines and artist didn't apply it. 1st one was on my chest plate and it leaked.

Can this be applied with paper AND backing clear sheet to "stretch" the bandage, so that there's less chance of creasing?

I understand it will stretch the skin when it's stretched while applying, but I don't see any other way to eliminate the creasing and plasma leak.

[MUNDAY]

How do we apply it for a sleeve tattoo...is it ok to overlap it or this isn't the right application for a sleeve?

[nickyley]

Should I apply moisturizer before applying saniderm? Or just pat it dry?

[anthonyporres]

Thank you for this informative video! Also just wanted to ask after putting on the 2nd bandage for 6 days straight. do i need to put a 3rd bandage? And if so how many days?.

[anner.]

Has anyone ever peeled off Saniderm right after they put it on your new tattoo? Had to do that to mine because I could tell I just didn’t put it right (bubbles everywhere). Will doing that ruin the tattoo?

[exotisnowman]

So you don’t need ointment until after you take it off?

[vvvarrun]

Can we use saniderm on a 4 day old tattoo?