Tattoo After Care – treat your art the way it deserves

I got the best Christmas present ever – my husband gave me a tattoo voucher and five weeks ago I got the tattoo that I’ve dreamed of for ages. I still can’t get over how beautiful it is. If you love your tattoos, you know how important it is to treat your art the way it deserves. Tattoo after care is vital.

Treat your art the way it deserves

Flowers and dragonfly tattoo Pretty Please Charlie

I am still completely and utterly in love with my tattoo. I love the design and I am so happy that I finally have my dragonfly (it’s for my grandmother who passed a few years ago). I was a bit nervous for this one. I now have ten tattoos in total, but most of them are small and not really ‘in your face’. This one is very visible. To myself and others. I am taking extra good care of this beautiful piece. I want my tattoo to look fresh and vivid for years to come.

Note: Always follow your artist’s guidelines while your tattoo is healing!

Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser

Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser Pretty Please Charlie

The kind people at Tattoo Skincare gave me a voucher to shop on their online store and I got myself a big bottle of Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser. They also surprised me with a jar of Sonatur Exfoliator.

Did you know that exfoliating your tattooed skin is an important part of your skincare routine? Regular exfoliation is a key step in ensuring that your tattoo stays looking fresh and vibrant. Note: only exfoliate your skin once your tattoo is completely healed! Gently exfoliating once or twice a week is more than ample. I haven’t tried the exfoliator on my tattooed skin as my tattoo is not 100% healed yet, but I tried it on my face. This is lovely stuff! If you like manual exfoliators, this one is well worth it.

Another vital part of long-term care to keep your healed tattoo looking fabulous… sunscreen. In the words of the Sunscreen Song… ‘If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it’. Showing my age here again, ha-ha.

And now we get to the most important step of caring for your tattoos…

Moisturising your tattooed skin is vital to keep your tattoo looking fresh and vivid. Dry skin = tattoos that look faded and dull. Skin health should always be a priority.

Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser Pretty Please Charlie

Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturising Cream has been developed to keep your tattoos moisturised and vivid, without putting any harmful chemicals on your skin.

With a unique combination of essential oils and a natural base, the Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser range is suitable for normal or sensitive skin and can be used on the face or body and as often as needed. And it’s all natural!

The Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser is non-oily, it’s not sticky, it absorbs quickly and it makes a great after sun soothing lotion.

A key ingredient in this lotion is organic rose geranium essential oil.  Rose geranium has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which is great for healing.

Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser Pretty Please Charlie

This truly is a lovely lotion. It’s light, but packs a punch in the moisturising department. It applies smoothly and easily and does not drag the skin. It also absorbs super quickly and it does not leave a film on the skin. It leaves your skin feeling nourished and cared for.

My husband and sister also tried it and agreed with my thoughts. My husband’s words: ‘Wow, it really brings out the tattoo’.

The rose geranium scent can be overwhelming when you apply the lotion. The scent does dissipate after a while leaving a lovely scent on your skin. I don’t mind smelling like a turkish delight :)

I highly recommend Tattoo After Care Skin Moisturiser.

Pop on over to www.tattooskincare.co.za and treat your art the way it deserves.

xoxo

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Natura Siberica For Men Only

The kind folks at The Organic Shop asked if my husband would like to try a couple of skincare products, and my answer was yes. I’ve been struggling to get him to take better care of his skin… I think Natura Siberica For Men Only is the range that will finally get him to do that.

Natura Siberica For Men Only

Natura Siberica For Men Only

The Organic Shop treated my husband with a voucher and it was no easy feat to decide on what to buy. If I had my way, I would have spoiled myself (and they have a lot of products I have my eye on), but alas, it was my husband’s turn.

The Organic Shop provides a range of products for men, women, children, babies, and our furry family members. Their products are free of harmful additives, cruelty-free and natural, complimenting the most sensitive skin and hair types and allowing people from all cultures and ethnicities to use their products confidently. 

Natura Siberica For Men Only immediately caught my husband’s eye.

Natura Siberica proudly offers a comprehensive line of health and beauty products, harvested from wild Siberian herbs and unique natural materials, to enhance the properties of all active ingredients.

Natura Siberica Men Skincare

Natura Siberica are the first certified, organic cosmetic brand created from wild harvested herbs and exclusive natural ingredients sourced from the unspoilt powerful Siberian nature. These herbs have been traditionally used by Siberians for countless of years and were made into elixirs for the Russian royal family. To survive extreme Siberian conditions, herbs and plants synthesize highly protective active ingredients and have extraordinary antioxidant properties. Natura Siberica uses all of these unique properties of Siberian plants to create products that will fill your skin with vital and replenishing natural ingredients and antioxidants.

My husband decided to try the below products and I am over the moon that his skincare routine will now consist of more than bar soap and his ‘natural oils’ that, according to him, will sort out his face as the day goes. I love him with all my heart, but my eyes do sometimes hurt from all the rolling ;) I will also give my two cents as I tried some for myself…

TIGER’S PAW REVIVING FACE CLEANSING SCRUB

Natura Siberica For Men Only

This reviving facial scrub contains small beads to gently exfoliate the skin whilst providing a good cleanse. It contains Rhodoala Rosea and Pure Taurin to invigorate and Tiger Rose and Wild Hop to energise. My husband said that he likes that it doesn’t feel ‘all minty’ like some of my products do. He’s face felt super soft and clean after the cleanse and he likes it. I had to make space in the shower for his new product. This is HUGE. I tried the product on the back of my hand, and it is absolutely lovely. The scent is ‘manly’, but very subtle. I’m sure this is why my husband loves it too. 10/10 for this beaut that retails for R178. I think it’s a great price for 150ml.

THE MAMMOTH SHAVING CLAY AND MASK 2-IN-1

Natura Siberica For Men Only

Natura Siberica says that their 2-in-1 shaving clay is mammoth-sized sophistication. The first time my husband used it to shave, he struggled a bit, but he soon realised that it was because he used too much product and not enough water. A little bit of product and water creates a creamy foam that allows for a comfortable shave that leaves skin smooth and soft. This gorgeous product contains white clay, Siberian cedar wood oil, organic extract of Snow Cladonia and Siberian Sage. Husband likes it a lot and I have a feeling that I’ll be asked to order this again. A little goes a long way and the price tag of R150 is fantastic. Sorry Natura Siberica… this one is not For Men Only … this is one brilliant face mask that leaves skin feeling refreshed, clean and nourished. I love it as much as my husband does.

YAK AND YETI ICE AFTER SHAVE GEL

Natura Siberica For Men Only

This quick absorbing Icy After Shave Gel contains Yak Milk, rich in proteins and vitamins, Icy Mint to tone and refresh, Black Mulberry organic extract to improve complexion and Vitamins B5, A and E to soothe and relieve irritation.  My husband says this one is a winner as it leaves his skin feeling soft and refreshed. And it smells divine (my words; not his). This gel goes for R188.

My husband’s very happy and he has already asked what other Natura Siberica For Men Only products are available on The Organic Shop. This says a lot!

And I really don’t mind browsing The Organic Shop website. The site is gorgeous, super easy to navigate and the online shopping experience gets two thumbs up.

Happy shopping!

 

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