To protect your tattoo from fading and discolouring, Mariwalla recommends two things: I recommend a mineral based sunscreen daily and to never ever expose a healing tattoo to UV light," she said. "You want to keep [tattoos] sun protected because those bright colours can fade fast suggestion: [. and Even] and even black can start looking that mucky green." For this, we love the bareMinerals Prep Step Mineral Protection Shield SPF 50 (£26).