TattooMed Cleansing Gel
Tattoo soap for new tattoos
The first 48 hours determine how your tattoo heals
Your tattoo has just been applied.
Your skin is red, sensitive and busy recovering.
What many people don't know: the first 48 hours have a great influence on how beautifully your new tattoo eventually heals.
And that healing doesn't start with applying cream.
It starts with cleaning.
Many people hardly dare to touch their new tattoo. They are afraid of washing out the ink or doing something wrong.
But that's not necessary.
If you leave your wound fluid, excess ink, and other residues on for too long? Your tattoo can become irritated, form thick scabs, and heal unevenly.
That's why a good tattoo soap is not a luxury.
It is the basis of tattoo aftercare.
In this guide, you'll discover:
- Why cleaning is so important
- What wound fluid does exactly
- How Tattoo-soup™ develops
- How to use Cleansing Gel
- How this works with Tattoo Film
- Which mistakes many people make
- How to give your tattoo the best start
TattooMed Cleansing Gel has been specially developed for this important phase.
The mild formula helps wash away wound fluid, excess ink, and other residues without unnecessarily drying out your skin.
What does Cleansing Gel do for your tattoo?
- Cleans without drying out
- Soothes the pain and burning sensation of tattooing
- Helps remove wound fluid and excess ink
- Ideal before After Tattoo or Tattoo Film
- Supports clean and calm healing
Why washing a tattoo is so important
Your tattoo may already look great.
Your skin still thinks differently about that for now.
In the first few days, your tattoo is actually just a wound that needs to heal.
That's why you often see:
- wound fluid
- excess ink
- sometimes a little blood
- a shiny or sticky skin
That's part of it.
The problem only arises when this remains on your skin.
If you leave wound fluid and excess ink on for too long, it dries up.
Then skin oil, dust, dirt and cream residues can stick to it.
Precisely why cleaning is so important.
Not because your tattoo is dirty.
But because your skin then gets the best conditions to recover.
A beautiful healing starts with a clean tattoo.
The First-Wash™
For many people, this is the most exciting moment of the entire aftercare process.
You remove the film applied by the artist.
You look at your tattoo.
And then you think:
- Am I doing this right?
- Am I washing out the ink?
- Should I wash harder?
- Am I even allowed to touch this?
Fortunately, the ink is not loose on your skin.
The ink is deeper.
What you're washing away is mainly wound fluid, excess ink, blood, and other residues your body no longer needs.
At TattooMed, we call this hesitation Wash-Anxiety™.
But precisely a gentle first wash gives your tattoo a clean start.
Don't scrub.
Don't scour.
Just wash gently.
That's all that's needed.
From Tattoo-soup™ to Plaque-mess™
In the first days after getting a tattoo, all sorts of things come out of your skin.
Wound fluid.
Excess ink.
Sometimes a little blood.
At TattooMed, we call this mix Tattoo-soup™.
That might not sound very appetizing.
But it's perfectly normal.
In fact: almost every fresh tattoo produces Tattoo-soup™.
The problem only arises when you leave this layer on for too long.
If you let wound fluid and excess ink dry up? A thin, caked layer forms on the skin.
We call that Tattoo-plaque™.
Then all sorts of things stick to it:
- skin oil
- dust
- dirt
- cream residues
This eventually creates Plaque-mess™.
A sticky layer that doesn't make your tattoo look any better.
This can cause:
- more irritation
- thick scabs
- a tight feeling
- uneven healing
That's why tattoo aftercare isn't just about applying cream.
Cleaning is at least as important.
Why TattooMed Cleansing Gel works differently
Not every soap is suitable for a fresh tattoo.
Some soaps clean so strongly that your skin feels dry and tight.
Other products are so mild that wound fluid, skin oil, and other residues remain.
TattooMed Cleansing Gel is exactly in between.
The formula is developed for fresh tattoos.
Not to dry out your skin.
But also not to leave residues.
What does Cleansing Gel help remove?
- Wound fluid
- Excess ink
- Blood
- Skin oil
- Dirt
- Adhesive residues from Tattoo Film
Why customers choose this
- pH-neutral (5.5)
- With Panthenol
- With Glycerin
- Vegan
- Dermatologically tested
After washing, your skin feels clean
Not oily
Not sticky
Not dry
Just clean
And that's exactly what you want during the first few days
How to use TattooMed Cleansing Gel?
Step 1
First, wash your hands
Step 2
Wet your tattoo with lukewarm water
No hot water
Step 3
Lather the Cleansing Gel with water in your hands
Step 4
Gently wash the tattoo with your fingertips
Do not scrub
Do not scour
Step 5
Rinse everything thoroughly
Step 6
Pat the tattoo dry with a lint-free clean cloth or paper towel
Do not rub
Step 7
Continue with your aftercare:
- After Tattoo
- or Tattoo Film
How often to wash?
Are you not using film?
Then you usually wash the tattoo two to three times a day and then apply a thin layer of After Tattoo
Are you using film?
Then you wash before applying the film and again after removing the film
[VISUAL 6 – Step-by-step plan]
Cleaning with or without Tattoo Film
Without film
Then the routine is simple
💦 Wash with Cleansing Gel
❤️🩹 Apply a thin layer of After Tattoo
Repeat this 2-3 times a day during the first phase of healing
With film
Even then, everything starts with clean skin
Before applying Tattoo Film, the skin must be:
- clean
- dry
- free of grease residues
What do you see under the film?
Many people are shocked when they look at the film
They see a dark, sometimes almost black liquid
Don't panic
That is usually just Tattoo-soup™.
A mixture of wound fluid and excess ink.
It often looks worse than it is
Precisely because the film keeps this layer moist, it cannot dry into Tattoo-plaque™
After removing the film
Remove the film gently
Then wash the tattoo with Cleansing Gel
This easily rinses away Tattoo-soup™ and any adhesive residues
Which aftercare set suits you?
💦 Clean only
For people who are only looking for a tattoo soap.
Note: Cleansing Gel is step 1 of tattoo aftercare. For a new tattoo, you usually combine cleaning with After Tattoo aftercare cream or Second Skin Tattoo Film.
❤️🩹 Basic Aftercare Set
Everything you need for the first few weeks.
💦 Washing
❤️🩹 Caring
No need to pick out individual products.
Just the basics well taken care of.
💚 Most chosen
From the first wash to long-lasting color retention.
💦 Washing
❤️🩹 Healing
☀️ Protecting
One bundle
One routine
Then you're all set.
The TattooMed Clean & Care Flow™
A beautiful tattoo isn't created by one product.
It's the combination of cleaning, caring, and protecting that makes the difference.
Day 1–5
💦 Cleansing Gel
❤️🩹 After Tattoo
or
🩹 Tattoo Film
Day 5–21
❤️🩹 After Tattoo
Day 21+
💚 Daily Tattoo Care
Protection
☀️ Sun Care
Together, these products form the TattooMed Clean & Care Flow™.
[VISUAL 9 – Flowchart]
Advice: own Canva-flow or bundle visual
Alt: TattooMed Clean & Care Flow with Cleansing Gel After Tattoo Daily Tattoo Care and Sun Care
Frequently asked questions
How often should I wash my tattoo?
Usually two to three times a day during the first few days. After that, it depends on how your tattoo is healing and what aftercare method you are using.
Can I wash my tattoo too often?
Yes. Don't overdo it. Two to three times a day is usually sufficient.
Does washing remove ink from my tattoo?
No. The ink is deeper in the skin. You only wash away wound fluid, excess ink, and other residues.
Can I use Cleansing Gel with Tattoo Film?
Yes. In fact: clean skin helps the film adhere better.
My tattoo feels tight after washing. Is that normal?
Yes. This is often because wound fluid and other residues have been removed and your skin is still recovering.
Then apply a thin layer of After Tattoo.
Is Cleansing Gel suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. The formula is pH-neutral, vegan, and dermatologically tested.
Give your tattoo the best start
A beautiful tattoo doesn't start with applying cream.
A beautiful tattoo starts with cleaning.
Whether you choose only Cleansing Gel, the Care Bundle, or the All-in Bundle: you are giving your tattoo the best foundation for calm healing and long-lasting color retention.
💚 Wash
❤️🩹 Heal
☀️ Protect
That's how you keep it simple.
And that's how you give your tattoo the best start.