To promote perfect healing of a new tattoo, it is important to keep the skin moisturized. The best lotion to use on a tattoo depends on your skin type, the climate, and where you are in the healing process. Here are some of the best lotions for tattoo healing, according to experts:

• Aquaphor Healing Ointment: This is one of the most widely used tattoo aftercare treatments. Its star ingredient is petrolatum, which accounts for more than 40% of the ultra-rich, gel-like cream. Petroleum jelly is a go-to for wound care, which is how you should treat a fresh tattoo.

• Lubriderm Daily Moisture Body Lotion: This fragrance-free lotion keeps your tattoo moisturized. It can be used as a tattoo lotion or daily moisturizer for your entire body. Its formula contains Pro-Vitamin B5 and other moisturizers to enhance your skin’s moisture barrier for up to 24 hours.

• Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion for Very Dry Skin: This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture. It’s free of fragrances, parabens, and dyes that can irritate sensitive skin. The lotion has a triple oat and natural shea butter formula, including ingredients such as oat flour, oat extract, and oat oil.

• Billy Jealousy Tattoo Lotion: This lotion is specifically designed for tattoo aftercare. It contains shea butter, olive oil, and green tea extract to soothe and moisturize the skin. It is also free of parabens, sulfates, and artificial fragrances.

It is recommended to use unscented moisturizers to avoid irritating the skin, and to apply a very thin layer of lotion or moisturizer no more than three times a day. Too much moisturizer will clog pores and impact the healing process, while too little moisturizer will not prevent the skin from cracking.