Whats the best advice for new tattoos in direct sunlight?

I just got a tattoo on my ribs, it is just line work being that it is a quote so its just black ink. no colors. Is going to the beach a week later with really high spf sunblock on it completely out of the question? I dont have to go in the water at all, that wouldnt bother me, but is it a really bad idea to be at the beach for a long period of time?Whats the best advice for new tattoos in direct sunlight?
With this tattoo being so new(one week old) I would not recommend it. My tattoo guy usually recommends at least 2 weeks before leaving it exposed to the sun for any length of time.





Wear a shirt to cover it. After two weeks , use a high SPF lotion to maintain the intensity of the colors.Whats the best advice for new tattoos in direct sunlight?
The sun is a big no-no for still healing tattoos - you shouldn't even put sunblock on it while it's still healing! Just don't go to the beach or, if you do, make sure to cover up the tattoo entirely. And be sure to be following the after care instructions to a T. Once your tattoo is completely healed and no longer has that shiny look to it, then you must start wearing a high SPF anytime your tattoo will be exposed to the sun for any amount of time.
I would say yes, this must be your first tattoo.


When i got mine on my foot, obviously it was all in the sun and it burned so so bad.


You may be able to take the pain but bring a tank top or something and wear if it's starting to irritate it.


Or maybe if the sun is more to the right, lay your tattoo side away from the sun.


I wouldn't put sunblock on it, but ask your tattoo person. I would think it would have a higher chance to get infected but i'm not sure, just a guess.
if its only small, put a little bandage over it while ur at the beach. i had a mate that had his tatt in direct sunlight 4 only a couple of hours and it started 2 blister and faded..


but umm.. instead of putting sunscreen on it. do u know what 'pawpaw ointment' is?? its at ur local chemist, in a little red tube.. its really good and helps heal ur tatt alot quicker!! use that instead of sunscreen.


but yeh, just put a bandage over it..
yes, try to cover it as much as possible.


use sunblock for sure but if you're not swimming try to wear something like a sarong around you so it's not exposed but try not to use a towel.


that could irritate and scratch the tattoo if its fairly new.
Id give the beach a miss unless your wearing a tshirt, you dont wanna mess you nice new tattoo up!





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you could use a barrier cream but sunblock is not recommended. keep a shirt on or something as this will reduce the fading from exposure to sunlight.
Even with a shirt over it, it is not a good idea to be in the sun at this point.
This is a question for your artist. As most artists will do touch ups for free... as long as you follow THEIR aftercare instructions.