Best Soap For Tattoo Aftercare
Just Got a New Tattoo? Dermatologists Say the Soap You Use Makes a Big Difference
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If you have very sensitive skin, baby wash may not actually be the best type of soap to use on your new tattoo. Dr. Suarez recommends Vanicream Gentle Body Wash ($12) instead because it's "free of cocamidopropyl betaine, which is a surfactant that's commonly present in baby shampoos and body washes. It's a very gentle surfactant, but a lot of people can develop an allergy to it." If you think you might be sensitive to this ingredient, Vanicream Gentle Body Wash is the safest option. Dr. Suarez considers it to be "medical-grade skin care," and since tattoos are technically wounds, this is exactly the type of soap you should be using if you have very sensitive skin.