Once the last drop of tattoo ink has gone into the skin, it’s time for one of the most important parts of the tattooing process: the aftercare. There are so many different versions of tattoo aftercare out there, from butters to creams, lotions to wraps, and many more, so what is the best tattoo aftercare product?
We’re going to run through the best tattoo aftercare products that are available to order from Killer Ink Tattoo in 2025 and help you pick one, or more, that is right for you!
- HUSTLE BUTTER TATTOO AFTERCARE WRAP
- HUSTLE BUTTER DELUXE
- RECOVERY DERM SHIELD
- RECOVERY TATTOO LOTION
- DERMALIZE PRO
- DERMALIZE PHANTOM
- TIGER SPIT
- DERMALIZE ARTCARE
- INK-EEZE GREEN/PURPLE/PINK GLIDE
- TATTOO ARMOUR
- OTZI TATTOO CREAM
- CRYBABY / GOTHBABY
What is the Best Tattoo Aftercare in 2025?
The best tattoo aftercare for you comes down to personal preference, as we stock a variety of different types of aftercare, from butters, creams and ointment to protective films and pads.
If you’re not sure on just which tattoo aftercare solution is the best for you and your tattooing needs, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help and give you some advice on which product to go for!
HUSTLE BUTTER TATTOO AFTERCARE WRAP
The Hustle Butter Tattoo Aftercare Wrap offers secure and breathable protection for fresh tattoos! It’s been designed specifically for tattoo aftercare and creates a clean and breathable barrier to promote a clean, fast, and comfortable healing process.
It’s easy to measure, cut, and apply, making it ideal for different sized tattoos. Plus, you can get the wrap in small, large, or professional sizes to suit your specific requirements!
Shop the aftercare wrap now and keep your tattoos fresh today, tomorrow, forever!
Hustle Butter Deluxe
Hustle Butter Deluxe is a 100% natural, 100% organic, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free replacement for all petroleum-based products like Vaseline.
This tattoo butter is made from mango, coconut, papaya, and other shea butters, so it smells amazing! (But just remember that it’s not for toast…)
Hustle Butter Deluxe is available in three sizes: a large 5 oz (150 ml) tub, a smaller 1 oz (30 ml) tub known as ‘The Ones’, and ‘25s’, which are 0.25 oz (7.5 ml) packettes that are great for one-use only and perfect for taking with you to tattoo conventions and studio guest spots. They are also ideal for selling as aftercare in your studio to clients leaving with fresh tattoos!
Although it’s one of the best tattoo aftercare products out there, Hustle Butter Deluxe isn’t just for use as aftercare. As the tagline ‘BEFORE.DURING.AFTER’ suggests, Hustle Butter Deluxe is the perfect tattoo care for use throughout the entire tattooing process. Use Hustle Butter Deluxe to prep the skin before tattooing, as a tattoo lubricant during, and then to care for your fresh piece after the session.
Recovery Derm Shield
Recovery Aftercare is the manufacturer of some of the best and highest quality tattoo aftercare products around, but perhaps its most popular offering is its Derm Shield second skin.
The protective Recovery Derm Shield bandages have been designed to enhance a comfortable and hygienic healing process while minimising scabbing. Experience the benefits of these lightweight and waterproof composite film bandages that feature layers of EVA film, glassine, and matte PU film which will protect your customer's skin from bacteria, dirt, and abrasion.
Derm Shield is latex-free, ensuring optimal breathability and flexibility. Apply it post-tattoo cleaning by gently peeling off the backing and placing it on the tattooed area with light pressure, starting from the centre and moving towards the edges.
Recovery Derm Shield is available in a roll and pack of 10 sheets, with the manufacturer also offering a black version if that's more your style!
Recovery Tattoo Lotion
Moisturise and soothe your skin with Recovery Tattoo Lotion, an ideal solution to enhance the vibrancy of both new and existing tattoos.
This vegan-friendly, paraben-free lotion provides instant soothing upon application and aids in preventing dryness and irritation during the tattoo healing process.
To use, apply a thin layer of Recovery Tattoo Lotion onto new or existing tattoos, gently massaging it until fully absorbed. This tattoo aftercare lotion is perfect for keeping freshly inked tattoos moisturised and bringing out the brilliance of healed tattoos.
Dermalize PRO
Dermalize PRO is one of the best tattoo aftercare solutions for covering a fresh tattoo and is an alternative to cling film and other dressings.
Used by leading tattoo artists around the world, Dermalize PRO is a breathable, light and flexible film that acts as a second skin to protect fresh tattoo wounds from germs and bacteria, while also allowing the skin to breathe, thanks to its permeability.
Dermalize PRO locks in the body’s natural fluids and enzymes, letting the skin heal naturally from the inside out and resulting in beautifully-healed tattoos. As Dermalize PRO is light, flexible and stretchable, you can place this tattoo aftercare film anywhere on the body and it will stay there for several days.
By providing a waterproof, anti-bacterial barrier, Dermalize PRO prevents any unwanted contaminants from entering the wound. This tattoo aftercare will also prevent scabbing and the possibility of clothes rubbing against your fresh tattoo.
Available to order in a roll (Dermalize PRO) or a pack of 5 pre-cut sheets. We recommend rubbing on some Hustle Butter Deluxe prior to applying Dermalize PRO aftercare for best results!
Dermalize also has you covered for the summer with Dermalize Pro Total Black Sun Block, a barrier film that is perfect for protecting tattoos in the sun by providing a barrier to UVA and UVB rays penetration. Similar to the original Dermalize Pro, Total Black can be ordered in a roll or pack of 5 pre-cut sheets.
Dermalize Phantom
Artists everywhere love Dermalize products, and its newest offering Phantom is thinner than ever! Less than half the thickness of standard Dermalize tattoo film while still offering all the same benefits, this breathable, flexible and latex-free film has a matte finish for nearly-invisible appearance on the skin.
Dermalize Phantom second skin is available in both a roll and pack of 7 pre-cut sheets. One roll of Dermalize Phantom is estimated to cover 60-80 medium-sized tattoos, while a pack is great for giving to your customer for ongoing tattoo aftercare.
Tiger Spit
Tiger Spit is a soothing tattoo aftercare ointment that has been formulated to prevent skin irritation during the tattooing process.
Made with vegan-friendly, cruelty-free organic ingredients, Tiger Spit glide calms the skin and helps to reduce redness and swelling to make the tattooing session more comfortable for both the artist and customer.
This tattoo process ointment will help your needles glide over the skin easily without removing stencils or clogging tubes.
Dermalize Artcare
From the makers of Dermalize PRO protective tattoo film comes Artcare, a range of aftercare products including a wash, cream and a sunscreen.
All products in the Dermalize Artcare range are made in Italy with natural raw materials and contain no petroleum or silicon. They are also all vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.
Dermalize Artcare Soft Wash has been specifically-formulated to gently wash your new tattoo, while keeping its colours safe and vibrant.
You can also use the Dermalize Artcare Velvet Cream aftercare lotion after the tattooing process, as it has been designed to promote the hydration and protection of the skin.
The aftercare range also includes Dermalize Artcare Sun 50 Sunscreen, which is a suncare formula that offers high protection against sun-induced damage to both the skin and tattoo ink, thanks to its broad UVA and UVB coverage and SPF of 50.
You can also order the Dermalize Artcare Kit - an all-in-one tattoo aftercare kit that contains everything you need to clean, hydrate and protect the skin. The Dermalize Artcare Kit contains a Soft Wash and Velvet Cream, along with a roll of Dermalize PRO.
INK-EEZE Green/Purple/Pink Glide
INK-EEZE is known for creating some of the best tattoo aftercare around and offers various ointments, sprays, and creams that can all be used after the tattooing process.
We’ll start with INK-EEZE’s range of tattooing ointments, which comprises of Green Glide, Purple Glide and Pink Glide. Each is a non-petroleum-based, vegan-friendly ointment infused with essential oils and a formula that was specifically-developed by tattooers and skin care specialists alike.
INK-EEZE’s “Glide” products can be used as a lubricant during tattooing and as tattoo aftercare as well. Depending on your chosen product, INK-EEEZE “Glide” tattoo ointment will be available in sachets, tubes or tubs.
Tattoo Armour
One of the latest aftercare products on the scene are the Tattoo Armour pads, which have been created by tattoo artists Torsten and Kätlin Malm with help from medical experts and Killer Ink sponsored artists Sandra Daukshta and Mihails Neverovs.
Use Tattoo Armour as part of your aftercare process for beautifully-healed tattoos.
The pattern on the pads are specifically-designed to hold its form and not tear during your daily activities, while still letting the tattoo breathe and reducing scabbing.
Fast and easy to apply, Tattoo Armour pads will also shield your fresh tattoo against bacteria, germs, UV light, and dirt.
Each pack of Tattoo Armour contains 10 pads, which is enough to last the duration of the tattoo healing process. Available in two pad sizes: Medium and Large.
OTZI TATTOO CREAM
If you’re looking for one of the best tattoo aftercare products, OTZI® by Easytattoo is for you!
The tattoo healing cream supports the skin’s natural restructuring process, helping your tattoo heal faster and with vibrant results.
The moisturising properties keep your skin hydrated without sticking or leaving stains, ensuring a more comfortable healing experience.
Shop your tattoo cream from Easytattoo today!
CRYBABY / GOTHBABY
Crybaby specialise in creating premium, allergen-free, and vegan skincare products.
With formulations that soothe and heal skin as well as reduce redness and irritation during the tattoo healing process, these two glides are a must-have as part of your aftercare kit:
Crybaby Glide: This vegan skincare product is super versatile, working as both a glide and aftercare. As a glide, it can reduce friction making the tattoo experience more comfortable for customers. As an aftercare product, it provides hydration and nourishment to the skin and helps provide a more comfortable healing process. Plus, it’s handmade, vegan, and cruelty-free!
Gothbaby Glide: This is a dark aesthetic makeover of the classic Crybaby, created in collaboration with ProTeam artist Mike Dazzo. It provides the same excellent hydration and nourishment to the skin and acts as both a glide and aftercare cream. But, 2% of all sales will go toward breast cancer awareness.
Shop your Crybaby or Gothbaby Glide today!
Selecting the best tattoo aftercare product is crucial for ensuring your new ink heals vibrantly and comfortably.
From soothing ointments from Tiger Spit and Butterluxe to protective films from Dermalize and Hustle Butter, there are a variety of options to cater to different needs.
Shop your favourites and replenish your tattoo aftercare supplies!
