Why should I take care of my skin before getting a tattoo?
A good tattoo doesn't start with the first prick of the needle.
That's why BEFORE THE INK. is the first step in THE SKULLTRESS RITUAL: Prepare your skin for the tattooing process in the days leading up to your appointment, and keep it well-cared-for and supple.
After all, for us, tattoo care doesn't begin only after the skin has already been tattooed.
💧 Why is it a good idea to take care of your skin before getting a tattoo?
Getting a tattoo puts a lot of strain on your skin. Dry, rough, or flaky skin isn't an ideal starting point for this.
Regular skincare before your appointment helps nourish the skin with lipids and moisture, prevent it from drying out, and maintain its suppleness.
The goal of BEFORE THE INK. is simple: Well-cared-for skin. Smooth skin. Ready for ink.
🌿 What does SKULLTRESS™ Tattoo Oil do for my skin?
SKULLTRESS™ Tattoo Oil combines select plant-based oils and nourishing ingredients such as rice bran oil, argan oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, calendula extract, panthenol, and vitamin E.
This rich moisturizer nourishes your skin, helps prevent it from drying out, and keeps it supple—the perfect way to prepare for your tattoo appointment.
And since even a small amount is enough, the oil can easily be incorporated into your daily skincare routine.
💀 Why is this also interesting for your tattoo artist?
Tattoo artists work directly on and with your skin.
Well-cared-for, supple, and moisturized skin provides the best possible foundation for your tattoo appointment and can be easier for the artist to work on.
That is exactly why THE SKULLTRESS RITUAL begins not after the tattooing, but before it.
Prepare the skin before applying the ink.
🏁 Just like in sports: Preparation is key
Before a workout, you prepare your body for the physical strain ahead. Why should it be any different for your skin?
When it comes to tattoos, many people don't think about intensive skin care until after the tattoo has already been done. BEFORE THE INK. starts earlier:
Don't wait until afterward to take care of your skin. Prepare it beforehand.
💧 How long before I get my tattoo should I start?
Ideally, you should start your “BEFORE THE INK” routine about a week before your tattoo appointment and continue caring for your skin until no later than 24 hours before getting tattooed.
Apply SKULLTRESS™ Tattoo Oil regularly and sparingly to the area of skin that will be tattooed. This will keep your skin nourished and supple until your appointment —ready for ink.
🖤 What's next after BEFORE THE INK.?
BEFORE THE INK. is just the beginning.
THE SKULLTRESS RITUAL. guides you through your tattoo aftercare with three coordinated steps:
STEP 01 · BEFORE THE INK. 💧
SKULLTRESS™ NOIR or NOBILIS Tattoo Oil
Skincare and preparation before your tattoo appointment.
STEP 02 · FRESH INK. 💀
NOX Tattoo Balm
Intensive care for freshly tattooed skin.
STEP 03 · EVERYDAY INK. ✨
SKULLTRESS™ NOIR or NOBILIS Tattoo Oil
Daily care after the healing phase—for well-cared-for tattooed skin and vibrant tattoo colors.
BEFORE THE INK.
Your tattoo starts with an idea.
Tattoo care starts with preparation.
PREP YOUR SKIN. PREP YOUR INK.
💀 SKULLTRESS™ · UPGRADE YOUR INK.