OK, I have a number of tatts but it has been a long time since I got any new ink. I've done some online research and the quantity of aftercare products available nearly caused me to slide over into a parallel universe and resort to cannibalism.
What I seek with this topic is experiences that my sly bros/siss have had with aftercare products. One that I saw that looked interesting is called "h2Ocean" which has 3 products in it; soap, lotion, and a vitamin enriched color protectant/invisible bandage for prevention of infection.
This stuff has really evolved (or has it?) from the olden days when I got my first ink and the old tattoo goo that came in a small can and felt like lip balm. Or maybe they're just trying to confuse me.
I am going through this pain because I'm getting an old tatt covered up that I got years ago just to get some ink. I have an artist modifying a design that I pulled off the web to make it mine (so to speak) and he's supposed to e-mail me the finished product when he's done. When I get it I'm making an appointment with the shop (Expressions, Ink in Wausau, WI) which is highly rated in any of the ratings sites I have found.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks