Another helpful tip... if you have a new tattoo in the summer and you want to be able to still dress cool, but can't slather it in sunscreen just yet, wear a UV protecting compression sleeve over it in just a size too big (so it's not actually compressing) Absolute life saver!
Awful, right? I live in the southwest of the US and, while the UV danger here is really high, at least it's too hot to stay out in it for long. 😅 (I can't believe I'm painting that as a positive)
Thank you I needed this...... I just purchased ultra sheer dry touch 100spf and sun bum my tats are a month old now coming up on two so there pretty healed but I live in Texas an the sun here is brutal I’ve been wearing long sleeves for the past month lol hopefully this sunscreen I purchased will help so I can wear short sleeves sometimes
Loved your channel! Finally someone that gives evidence based recommendations and includes papers. You should do one on aftercare. Tons of conflicting information out there, and none of them are based on research.
I am watching your most of your tattoo videos. Just got my first one today. Was confused on how to sleep and your video helped me. Now I'm here watching TATTOO vs SUN
Very true, thanks for mentioning it! I did forget to say that in the video. A dry, white t-shirt has a typical SPF of about 7, so thicker fabrics or fabrics made specifically for UV protection are useful for high exposure.
Inkademic I recently purchased a SPF 50 sun wrap that I’ve been loving to heal my new knee tattoo! Keeps it covered without suffocating it like a pair of pants would in the summer heat. :)
I have burned a new tattoo on a hot overcast day, I had a long sleeve jacket on mostly but took it off for short periods for a little relief during cloud cover. There is small blisters in some areas and some lines appear raised, any advice?
Yikes! Well, based on the research I did and what I shared in the video, if it were me I'd just keep up with the moisturizing, try not to let any clothes rub up against it (the abrasion surely couldn't help), use a cool, clean compress if necessary, and take an anti-inflammatory. It sounds like your skin is just angry and depending on how it heals you may need some touch-ups but that's really just a guess. That's the trouble with overcast days: they can be much more dangerous for UV damage.
really love your channel, man. very informative & as well giving a scientific approach and not just passed info from one of your buddies. LOL with that being said! I read somewhere that fluorescent light can also cause some fading? Is there any scientific proof? Thanks!
My inclination is to say there's no reason florescent lighting would be any more specifically tattoo-damaging than other light on the visible spectrum (which is to say, really, not at all). Would need to confirm, though.
I am getting one soon on my Vertebrate like literally on my bone 😂 and your content is super high quality you are so underrated they are súper profesional well informed !
Thanks! I think I'd rather go with "unknown" rather than "underrated," thought. 😅 I've had work done there, too, by the way. It's intense but not all that bad.
I sold an item to a guy off marketplace the day after I took my Saniderm off my arm. I wore a longsleeve shirt with a sweater over top because I keep reading that UV rays penetrate through clothing. His e-transfer wasn’t working and I ended standing there in the sun for an hr to fix his damn phone so that he could e-transfer me. Is that bad? I’m feeling like an idiot for even going outside at all, and I already hate the sun. 🤦♀️
Just spent 4 days on the beach. My leg tat from 7 years ago is red, bubbled up and I think blisters are coming. Im sitting here thinking I got gout or something.
Great video! I just got my upper arm done about 5 weeks ago and have been looking to the right sunscreen to use to protect it. Do you have a preference of chemical vs physical sunscreens? Is there any data on chemical sunscreens interfering with tattoos in the long run?
What I'm wondering is... Will a hotter day (hotter sun) be more detrimental to a tattoo than say a sunny day in december and it's not so hot? You still get the UV rays and I'm not sure the hotter climate actually has a significant bigger impact on the tattoo. Thanks for the in-depth vids!
I'd have to dig into it a bit but I'd actually presume overcast days can be worse for you because you don't notice how much UV you're getting. (Like how sunburns from overcast days can be so much worse than ones from really sunny days.) That said, the UV index seems to be higher in hotter areas so it may just work out that way (but not because the heat, itself, is making it worse). Good question, though!
Keep the area clean and leave them be. You should never try to scratch or pop a pimple regardless of its location, really. On a tattoo, it can cause infection or scarring, both of which can mess up your ink.
Going to Dominican Republic tomorrow! tattoo will be exactly 1 month and 3 weeks old, I'll try to have it cover as much as I can but obviously that's not realistic. You think its safe to use sunscreen on it? It doesn't feel like an open wound but its still dry in some areas.
I've black and grey ink sleeve which part of got sunburned and is a yellowey colour now from sunburn, will this colour wear off when the sunburn does ?
What about being indoors by a windows and such? Long periods of time like driving or closing a window? Should you generally sunscreen indoors by windows?
Distraction, mainly. 😅 If I ever found it got particularly bad, I'd slap it lightly. Best thing to do, to my knowledge, is just grit your teeth and bear it. Good luck!
Great question and one I want to tackle at some point! I never shaved over a tattoo until I started my sleeve and now I keep it shaved (at least when I'm going out in public 😅). I wait a full two weeks before I even consider shaving over a new tattoo. If I can go longer, I will as shaving won't damage the tattoo at all from my understanding (it being under the skin and all) but you can introduce bacteria because razors are, despite how they make look, quite jagged.
So if i just got my tattoo 5 days ago and im planning on getting laser removal, should I stay exposed at the sun while healing so the tattoo faded and it cost me less session of laser ?
I got my half sleeve done 2 days ago and today I had straight sun to it for about 3 to 5 mins , then I found out the sun it’s the worst thing that can damage a tattoo . What can I do or should I be ok ?
I have a new tattoo on knee, under a week old. Had to drive somewhere, put a towel over it. Noticed it was exposed for a short amount of time, lets say 2 minutes. 11am. will this do alot of damage?
For me, that's long enough to not really need to worry about it but everybody is different. I'd just keep the area moisturized, try not to do exercises that put a lot of stress on that particular area, and wear loose clothing over it.
Bro can i ask? If i get a fresh tattoo then my work is delivery rider and i always exposed on sunlight but i use cetaphil lotion and wear longsleeve and jacket what happen in my tattoo? thank in advance bro ☺️
Happy July! If you're spending any time outdoors this summer (or ever, really), make sure to cover those tattoos!
Another helpful tip... if you have a new tattoo in the summer and you want to be able to still dress cool, but can't slather it in sunscreen just yet, wear a UV protecting compression sleeve over it in just a size too big (so it's not actually compressing) Absolute life saver!
This. Just cover the thing (compression, aside) and that's all that matters.
I live in New Zealand, during summer the ozone hole over Antartica gets bigger, and, yeah, we have no ozone layer. Sunburn in 5 minutes.
Awful, right? I live in the southwest of the US and, while the UV danger here is really high, at least it's too hot to stay out in it for long. 😅 (I can't believe I'm painting that as a positive)
"There is no such thing as a healthy tan." THANK YOU!
I’m getting mine today! Thank you for this! Most informative video I have watched
I'm excited for you! And thanks ☺️
Thank you I needed this...... I just purchased ultra sheer dry touch 100spf and sun bum my tats are a month old now coming up on two so there pretty healed but I live in Texas an the sun here is brutal I’ve been wearing long sleeves for the past month lol hopefully this sunscreen I purchased will help so I can wear short sleeves sometimes
Yeah, honestly, despite the damage coming from space... it's not rocket science. 😊
I wish I stumbled on your account when I got my first
Loved your channel! Finally someone that gives evidence based recommendations and includes papers. You should do one on aftercare. Tons of conflicting information out there, and none of them are based on research.
just subscribed! i turned 18 last month and just got my first two tattoos and i plan on getting a bunch more! your content is great :)
I am watching your most of your tattoo videos. Just got my first one today. Was confused on how to sleep and your video helped me. Now I'm here watching TATTOO vs SUN
Fantastic video. You have a real talent for this! Keep up the good work.
Iv just find this chanelle I love tattoos and all the things that come with it and the Science that comes with it 🥰😍
6:57 "number C" 👌 🤯 Other than that great informative video. Bravo
I mean I definitely did that on purpose. :)
First tattoo!! Thanks for the vids ❤ They really help me out
I'm so glad!
Just noting that UVA rays can penetrate clothing, so it’s worth it to look into UVA protective clothing!
Very true, thanks for mentioning it! I did forget to say that in the video. A dry, white t-shirt has a typical SPF of about 7, so thicker fabrics or fabrics made specifically for UV protection are useful for high exposure.
Inkademic I recently purchased a SPF 50 sun wrap that I’ve been loving to heal my new knee tattoo! Keeps it covered without suffocating it like a pair of pants would in the summer heat. :)
I should look into that since the sun here is SO intense and I tend to get large areas of black fill done at once. 🤘
Love your channel! Keep up the good work 👏🏽
I have burned a new tattoo on a hot overcast day, I had a long sleeve jacket on mostly but took it off for short periods for a little relief during cloud cover. There is small blisters in some areas and some lines appear raised, any advice?
Yikes! Well, based on the research I did and what I shared in the video, if it were me I'd just keep up with the moisturizing, try not to let any clothes rub up against it (the abrasion surely couldn't help), use a cool, clean compress if necessary, and take an anti-inflammatory. It sounds like your skin is just angry and depending on how it heals you may need some touch-ups but that's really just a guess. That's the trouble with overcast days: they can be much more dangerous for UV damage.
So a long sleeve isn’t enough protection for a new tattoo? I was told it was
What about light from light bulbs?
really love your channel, man. very informative & as well giving a scientific approach and not just passed info from one of your buddies. LOL with that being said! I read somewhere that fluorescent light can also cause some fading? Is there any scientific proof? Thanks!
My inclination is to say there's no reason florescent lighting would be any more specifically tattoo-damaging than other light on the visible spectrum (which is to say, really, not at all). Would need to confirm, though.
@@Inkademic thanks my dude! :) looking forward to the next video & already subscribed.
I am getting one soon on my Vertebrate like literally on my bone 😂 and your content is super high quality you are so underrated they are súper profesional well informed !
Thanks! I think I'd rather go with "unknown" rather than "underrated," thought. 😅 I've had work done there, too, by the way. It's intense but not all that bad.
Inkademic are you a doctor ? Because the terms you use are very technical ! Also recommend getting a pop filter for the Plossives
I’m a new subscriber and live the informative content man!! Can’t wait to get my first tat this Sunday 😀
I sold an item to a guy off marketplace the day after I took my Saniderm off my arm. I wore a longsleeve shirt with a sweater over top because I keep reading that UV rays penetrate through clothing. His e-transfer wasn’t working and I ended standing there in the sun for an hr to fix his damn phone so that he could e-transfer me. Is that bad? I’m feeling like an idiot for even going outside at all, and I already hate the sun. 🤦♀️
Never be in the sun feels excessive and fear about sunscreen seems unsubstantiated and fear mongering :(
This is a great informative video, thanks!
Pretty cool & practical information!!
I hope just a few seconds of exposure to a morning sun won't do anything, and my tattoo is on 11th day and scabbing..
I always look forward to your videos
Thanks! They're fun to make. Glad others share in the interest.
thanks for these videos!! very informative 👍
That's why I'm here! Share with your friends 😻
Just spent 4 days on the beach. My leg tat from 7 years ago is red, bubbled up and I think blisters are coming. Im sitting here thinking I got gout or something.
Yeah, you shouldn't be looking to TH-cam tattoo channels for medical advice like that.
What happened you in end
@@roryohanlon7028 was an allergic reaction to UV and Benadryl did the trick for me personally
I've put sunscreen two times on a 4 days old tattoo, will it cause any damage?
Great video! I just got my upper arm done about 5 weeks ago and have been looking to the right sunscreen to use to protect it. Do you have a preference of chemical vs physical sunscreens? Is there any data on chemical sunscreens interfering with tattoos in the long run?
What I'm wondering is... Will a hotter day (hotter sun) be more detrimental to a tattoo than say a sunny day in december and it's not so hot? You still get the UV rays and I'm not sure the hotter climate actually has a significant bigger impact on the tattoo. Thanks for the in-depth vids!
I'd have to dig into it a bit but I'd actually presume overcast days can be worse for you because you don't notice how much UV you're getting. (Like how sunburns from overcast days can be so much worse than ones from really sunny days.) That said, the UV index seems to be higher in hotter areas so it may just work out that way (but not because the heat, itself, is making it worse). Good question, though!
This might be a weird question but what if my goal is to get tanned? What then
Quality information
What is your recommendation for dealing with pimples or other skin blemishes that pop up after a tattoo is healed and/or during the healing?
Keep the area clean and leave them be. You should never try to scratch or pop a pimple regardless of its location, really. On a tattoo, it can cause infection or scarring, both of which can mess up your ink.
U sounds like arrow with a hood on! Great video!!
going to the beach tomorrow for a few days and my tattoo is about a month old, what sunscreen would you recommend for me to use? great video man!
Honestly I'd say just keep it covered at that point. Not cool or sexy, I know, but at four weeks it's still not entirely healed. 😔
Inkademic haha thanks brother i will!
Going to Dominican Republic tomorrow! tattoo will be exactly 1 month and 3 weeks old, I'll try to have it cover as much as I can but obviously that's not realistic. You think its safe to use sunscreen on it? It doesn't feel like an open wound but its still dry in some areas.
I've black and grey ink sleeve which part of got sunburned and is a yellowey colour now from sunburn, will this colour wear off when the sunburn does ?
I'm always afraid to go out and mow my yard every time I get a fresh tattoo for example I got a new one a week ago
I totally get that. It might suck but long sleeves definitely for that kind of work, I think.
Love it!
Love you! 😊
What about being indoors by a windows and such? Long periods of time like driving or closing a window? Should you generally sunscreen indoors by windows?
Doubt it’s that serious
Hey there! I just got my first two tattoos, and I was wondering if you had any advice for the itching stage!
Distraction, mainly. 😅 If I ever found it got particularly bad, I'd slap it lightly. Best thing to do, to my knowledge, is just grit your teeth and bear it. Good luck!
Thanks so much, you're the best!!
How about shaving on a tattoo? How long should you wait to shave that area?
Great question and one I want to tackle at some point! I never shaved over a tattoo until I started my sleeve and now I keep it shaved (at least when I'm going out in public 😅). I wait a full two weeks before I even consider shaving over a new tattoo. If I can go longer, I will as shaving won't damage the tattoo at all from my understanding (it being under the skin and all) but you can introduce bacteria because razors are, despite how they make look, quite jagged.
Inkademic thanks for the info. So what I’m getting is wait a few weeks after and use a new razor blade everytime you shave over the tattoo?
I know you can't get a a tattoo on sun burned skin but what about lightly tanned skin?
Just make sure that your skin is healed from the tan/sunburn
Yeah, I'd agree with Alanis: can't see any reason why not.
So if i just got my tattoo 5 days ago and im planning on getting laser removal, should I stay exposed at the sun while healing so the tattoo faded and it cost me less session of laser ?
I wouldn't think so.
I got my half sleeve done 2 days ago and today I had straight sun to it for about 3 to 5 mins , then I found out the sun it’s the worst thing that can damage a tattoo . What can I do or should I be ok ?
how did the sun affect ur tattoo ?
I have a new tattoo on knee, under a week old. Had to drive somewhere, put a towel over it. Noticed it was exposed for a short amount of time, lets say 2 minutes. 11am. will this do alot of damage?
I can't imagine it would beyond just being a little painful, if that.
Will my 6 month old tattoo be affected really bad if I got it sunburnt
Yes
Hi sir... i just got a new tatto inked on my outer bicep... its two week now... can you tell me that can i go to Gym and start working out... ?
For me, that's long enough to not really need to worry about it but everybody is different. I'd just keep the area moisturized, try not to do exercises that put a lot of stress on that particular area, and wear loose clothing over it.
@@Inkademic thanks for the advice sir
Bro can i ask? If i get a fresh tattoo then my work is delivery rider and i always exposed on sunlight but i use cetaphil lotion and wear longsleeve and jacket what happen in my tattoo? thank in advance bro ☺️
I'd think the jacket would be enough so long as the light can't penetrate it.
@@Inkademicthanks bro ☺️ additional question even in first and second day of fresh wound?
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I discovered the other day after I got my tattoo DONT USE THE HEATER IN YOUR CAR OR THE HEAT LIGHT IN YOUR BATHROOM
SHIT HURTS!
Also
Don't live in Australia XD
Living two miles from the surface of the sun is certainly a complicating factor. 😅
@@Inkademic well yes it very much is
What the hell is he whispering for I can't listen to this bs