This day, I decided to let my tattoo breathe without the Saran Wrap and applied a thin layer of CeraVe Body Lotion ($18) and sunscreen on the area instead. It's crucial to stay out of the sun during the summer when getting a new tattoo, so I brought along a light sweater to wear when going outside.
Arriving home, I washed my tattoo with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap again as well as applied Aquaphor before going to bed. The ink looked fuller and more intense compared to day one. My skin also looked hydrated as the redness seemed to be fading.