As someone who learned the hard way, do NOT use saniderm if you’ve EVER had a reaction to ANY adhesive! I personally completed two patch tests (one on the planned tattoo placement and second on the sensitive skin behind my ear). Neither patch test reacted and I thought I was good to go...day after my tattoo I had to go to urgent care. At my next tattoo (1.5 years later) appointment, my artist shared that other clients of hers had similar experiences and now she won’t put saniderm on anyone who’s ever experienced any kind of adhesive reaction.

Just used saniderm for the first time on a new tattoo last month. Had to keep it on for almost 72 hours because I was traveling from europe to south america right after tattooing (3 flights plus a 6 hour drive). Fortunately I had no liquid bag under the bandage. After I got to my destination, I took it off in the shower and did not apply another bandage, instead I switched to applying an ointment. It was the best experience I've ever had healing a tattoo, absolutely no scabbing, no itchiness, nada! My tattoo looks incredibly bright and beautiful. Not going back to that messy saran wrap situation ever again 🐑

My tattoo artist put Saniderm on mine when I got it (It was my first tattoo) and it made healing absolutely painless. My tattoo is on the tail end of healing, it's been just over a week.. and it really, really made it quick and painless!

Just got my 3rd tattoo its been 14 years. My artist used saniderm and I'm loving it! So much easier than the older methods. I'm not having a reaction, however its worth noting that you can develop an allergy at any time. So some people may find that the next time they use it, they may have a reaction.

My artist put this on my new tattoo he mentioned to keep it on for "1" week and i did not change it, i was FULLY healed in 6 days (i took it off early cause it was really peeling off near my elbow). I will deff use this method again if i get another tattoo!

I got a new tattoo on Wednesday and she gave me a saniderm to take home while she covered it at the shop. I love the fact she gave me another one after I showered and allowed me to clean it well. My tattoo is already scabbing with the saniderm. There’s a bit of liquid, but hardly any. Your video came out to be extremely informative 🐑

I got my first two tattoos in the mid-2000s and both of them healed absolutely awful using aquaphor and lotion. Because of this, I stopped getting tattoos for almost 10 years until I heard about saniderm. Now I use it all the time.

I love Saniderm, has made the healing process so much more manageable and simple.

I got my first tattoo this past summer and the tattoo artist used Saniderm and I was amazed at how easy the healing process was in comparison to my brothers who had to heal their the old fashioned way some years ago. Best thing ever

I had something similar (I think it was called suprasorb) on all of my tattoos and all of my tattoos healed amazingly.

I love saniderm/second skin, I found it very protective. The only downside for me was the removal, especially from my shoulder piece. It didn't leave any reaction but the physical act of separating it from my skin, even with the help of some soapy water, was horrendous lol

This worked out great for me. I highly recommend it. Healed my tattoo in a week. No itching scabbing or infection. Love this stuff. 🐑

My tattoo artist has recently gone for a more natural alternative: coconut oil! Tried it on my last tattoo and works like a charm, doesn't stain your clothes, smells good 👌

i used saniderm for my first tattoo, and it went pretty well for the most part. the only downside is that my skin did react to the saniderm a little bit, so i have just a little scarring where the edge of the saniderm was from where my skin was irritated. but the tattoo itself was fine and i would totally use it again to heal my tattoo because i can't really imagine going though the traditional healing process lol

Just removed the Saniderm after seven straight days. I had a 4” tattoo applied to my calf. Two days after the tattoo I was going into a bush camp for 5 days. The artist said unless there was a large amount of plasma that I should just leave the same bandage undisturbed. Luckily there was a small amount, maybe a teaspoon. Nothing like some of the cases you see on the web. What was there seemed to dry out after 2 days. Got home and removed the Saniderm in the shower. A light wash, dry and started applying lotion. Two days now, no itch, no pain, no peeling, good color. Fingers crossed!

Just got my first two tattoos yesterday! I love them so much and I had an amazing artist

My last tattoo artist used saniderm on me for the first time, after I took it off after the third day however the area was red and swollen, I could literally see the swelling in the shape of the saniderm. At first I thought maybe I tugged it off too fast but it persisted for more than two weeks- I assumed I was maybe allergic to the adhesive but it turned out my artist just hadn’t washed off the green soap completely before applying 🙄 saniderm reacts to green soap!! the more you know

I've always had a great experience with tagaderm/saniderm. It was originally developed for burn patients! For me though...it keeps my cats off it. There's always the hair issue, but my oldest cat loves to wipe her nose on me to show she cares and I'm infinitely grateful for a layer of plastic between her snot and my healing ink.

Never stop moisturizing! Don't stop lotioning after a few weeks. Lotion for the rest of your life and your tatts will pop! :D 🐑

I've used Saniderm for my last 4 ink pieces, and it's amazing. 1st one for 24 hours, 2nd for 3 days, and the last 2 for 5 days each, with the 2nd 3rd and 4th, I experienced absolutely no itching or scabing. I WONT BE USING OTHER HEALING METHOD ON FUTURE INK

Just got my first tattoo and I've had the saniderm on for five days. I'm being good and keeping it on for a few more days as per the artist's recommendation but I'm super excited to see the result!🐑

I have never been told to remove the saniderm after the initial 24 hours and reapply, just to leave the original application for a few days.

I used it on my sleeve and it worked amazing. Especially the first few days. I couldn’t keep it on the full amount because I have sensitive skin. It causes a rash if I leave it on too long. However, I could sleep and shower with ease. I completely recommend it!

This was super helpful. The sec she said don't go in direct sunlight my mind was like I'm in England the run forgets about us here

There are hundreds of healing creams available now. I used Otzi tattoo cream on my last one. It did a great job. Bepanthen make a special tattoo ointment now but i prefer creams because they are easier to apply and less messy.

I've never had a reaction to any kind of adhesive but was def allergic to saniderm! Didn't realize until the 3rd day. Thankfully no issues with the tattoo itself, just the saniderm touching the perimeter on the outside.

Saniderm scared me at first because I didn’t like the idea of dirt or bacteria getting trapped underneath but once I tried it I’ve never gone back. It makes the first night sleep and first wash so much more bearable🐑

I recently found out about your channel. Just wanted to say that you are gorgeous and have an incredibly calming presence

My artist tells me to keep my bandage on a few hours then once im back in a clean environment wash it and let it dry out a few days before I apply any ointment. Saniderm looks like a good idea in comparison.

Getting my first tattoo in 2wks and it's a full sleeve. Your video is informative and super helpful. Been researching aftercare and now I see why so many recommend Saniderm 🐑

I had a tattoo 9 days ago. I kept a sandiderm on mine for 4 days, until it looks all dry and scrusty inderneath. I removed it in the shower, washed it and have used tattoo cream 3 times a days and its almost completely healed after 9 days. My previous tattoos before saniderm always really badly scabbed and ruined the tattoos but this one with the saniderm has healed perfectly and really quick

I wisshh I could use Saniderm! But I'm allergic to the adhesive. My first tattoo was healed with it and it also left a HUGE blister on my arm (luckily not on the tattoo, but on the back of my arm) and now it's a big scar (not raised, just darker). Definitely watch out the first time trying it! I didn't have any contact allergies before that I know off. If it hurts at the edge of the film or anywhere where there's not tattood, that's not normal. Take it off. Great video, though! Will keep it in mind for my next tattoo healing :)

I have healed 4 tattoos with Saniderm and I’m not going back. It has made the whole process easier and faster. I feel bad for the people with allergic reactions. 🐑

i’ve been using saniderm for the last few tattoos i’ve gotten and it’s amazing 🐑🐑

After a few tattoos, I found a great potion at the drugstore that felt less sticky than traditional aquaphor. Worked great for a few more. Heard about saniderm.... never going back. It’s so much simpler. But definitely recommend putting a light lotion or their ointment over the tattoo before the saniderm. Also cut it with ample room around the tattoo and as they say, round the corners just in case the outer adhesive wears off over the course of wearing it!

🐑 your channel is quite entertaining and is full of great info

🐑 I used it on my first tattoo. I had a large upper leg piece done. Got home washed it using antibacterial soap. Pat dried with paper towel. Let it dry and while I did this I cut the saniderm into strips so I could patch cover the large area. Took it off after 30hrs. Not much fluid but enough. Then washed and used Husstle butter (moisturiser) on the wound. Then I left it for an hour. Washed it again with disinfectant and put my second sheet on. It's on still and I plan to leave it till day 6. As I'm away with work and don't want to ruin hotel sheets.

This was a super helpful video... THANKS!

i got my first tattoo yesterday and just took off the saniderm! since i got a really simple design that was mainly lines i didnt get an ink sac... which i am surprisingly disappointed about. guess that means i have to go all out next time for the sake of funny globs of ink :D

My favourite is dry healing for heavy blackwork but colourful tradtional tats need a bit of help to stop scabs cracking - a very small amount of coconut oil does the trick

I'm getting my first ever tattoos in July so I thought I'd do my research whilst I'm waiting. I always thought the ink sacs on TikTok were skin, not this Saniderm. 😅 I'll definitely be trying this out.

The biggest thing is take it off in the direction of hair growth and never ever take it off dry! Take it off in the shower after you've been in there for a few minutes. I take it off at the end of my shower. It freaks me out when people remove it dry!

What a great and informative video, thank you so much! Anyone getting a tattoo should watch this regardless of the type of healing they use.

🐑 Thank you just got my first new tattoo at megacon Orlando Florida March 30th 2023. Using Saniderm. Thanks for this Video 📸

I LOVE saniderm! I have used similar products to heal my tattoos and they either dont stick to the skin around my fresh tattoo, leak, or heal way slower. I have never had a problem with Saniderm and I have noticed my tattoos heal way faster.

🐑 Love this! I’m healing with Saniderm now and it is definitely the best!

ive done both traditional and saniderm (or something close) aftercare before and i have to say saniderm is MILES better in terms of convenience and comfort. it makes it feel like you didn't even get tattooed in that area, and the cleanup is minimal. though i would still recommend using healing ointments after taking the saniderm off in 1-2 days since it just protects the skin so much more. my first tattoo artist recommended me this japanese ointment you can get from drug stores and i've been using it ever since.. don't think i've heard anyone else use it before though lol 🐑

Saniderm works MAGIC on small tattoos for sure, in my experience if you leave it on for a few days the tattoo is basically healed up by the time it has to come off!

So I’m 16 and got this beautiful piece of 6 butterflies down my forearm and I’m so in love with the tattoo. I was concerned about the liquid that was coming from it but you cleared up so much for me. Thank you for the amazing video

I've only used it once but I did notice it healing at least a few days faster and the color is better than other tattoos that healed traditionally

I got saniderm for my first tattoo and I got a scar where a corner of it came unstuck and would not stick back onto me. The little scar faded recently after about 3 years. I've used it about 3-4 more times since then and each time my skin gets slightly raised, red, and iritated for about 3-5 days after I take it off. I really like saniderm because it's easy, but my skin does not. So I have to go the "traditional" route to avoid the potential for scaring and the iritation.

I recently healed for the first time using the dry method. I loved it! Just great experience. My next healing method would be the tegaderm/Sani.

I've gotten two tattoos and both of them were covered with saniderm and it is the best because it's so easy to heal, I left it on for 1 week on the first tattoo and three days on the second tattoo both times the tattoo had healed well without me needing to do anything else. Also take it off in the shower because it doesn't lose any of its stickyness.

I love saniderm, least I don't get ink on my bed sheets anymore 😂

Never used saniderm, but definitely heard that aquaphor and vaseline were a no-no. Redemption Tattoo Aftercare has been good for me over the years, but I might give saniderm a try in a few months for my next tattoo. Thanks.

I'm curious how it's breathable yet so waterproof! Definitely interesting

I was given saniderm for one of my most recent tattoos. I found it amazing in the first day, because it could hold all the liquid from the tattoo without making a mess like plastic wrap. I was told to keep it 24 Hours, but my tattoo was so disgusting and full of liquid that it didn’t feel right to me to keep it dirty, so I kept the film for around 18 hours. The second round of saniderm film, that I had to keep for 3 whole days, was kinda itchy, tight and uncomfortable. Also the skin around the tattoo was red and irritated. I ended up removing it after 2 days, it felt better without it. Finished healing my tattoo with hustle butter whenever I felt it too dry and tight. The tattoo turned of great luckily. I don’t think that saniderm is a bad product, but if it irritates your skin it’s better not to use it. Your tattoo won’t get ruined if you remove the film and choose to heal it traditionally.

My very first tattoo the artist used saniderm. Definitely easier, but there’s something about the traditional healing process I like more oddly enough

Sandier was great because my tattoo didn’t scab at all, however I’m more comfortable with washing and applying lotion multiple times a day for about a week

This was an amazing and informative video! Thank you 😀 Starting my lower arm sleeve in 4 days and are planning on testing Tegaderm for the first time (we don't have Saniderm in my country).

🐑 I'm getting ready for my first tattoo, so your videos are really helpful ;) Thanks!

I'm using Cetaphil, A&D ointment along with love and kindness! Around day five switching to a light gloss of African Shea Butter! I didn't rewrap My Tattoo after Day 2 gently washing of My Beautiful foot Tattoo coverup!

🐑For two of my tattoos, the artist used something like Saniderm and they definitely healed better than my other tatts

I have never not healed a tattoo using saniderm (or a product just like it) ive never had a tattoo take over a week and a half to heal even on the one i took the saniderm off early. Its so much easier and cleaner to use and i dont have to worry about leakage. I'm a hairdresser and i dont have to worry about getting hair and harmful hair products on/in my new tattoo. After i get to the scabby itchy phase i bring some antiseptic spray with lidocaine in it called "bactine max" and after each/every other client i rinse my tattoo and spray that to make sure I didn't get anything on it and its nice and clean.

This stuff is awesome on burns and other wounds too. I use it on my feeding tube stoma and it works so good at preventing infections.

This is my second experience with saniderm, however within the first 24 hours I could see the plasma build up from simple minimalist work to a lot of black fluid/smear. Fingers crossed for the best outcome. Thank you for this video.🐑

When I got my stomach lined, I used traditional method and it felt like 2.5 weeks before it was “healed”, with the shading (packed black) I’m using saniderm and it feels healed after 2 days.

love the tips. i just got my first tattoo, thanks. i love your vids btw

🐑🐐🐇🐈🐏Love and well wishes sent from Louisiana! I enjoyed this video and the examples of your progress that you showed.

Your hand tattoo is bloody awesome. I've got tegaderm on now on a half sleeve (2nd phase) . It's a bastard to cover but i managed it 😂 4 days to go (out of 6) and I'm looking forward to giving my arm a good old wash. Feels good, minimal inflammation now gone, looks crisp. Thanks for this great vid x

I kept the Saniderm for 4 days. And I'm on the 2nd day of the lotion process 2 times a day. I'm on day 6 of healing and so far minor itching and no scabbing yet.

I just read an amazon review about “irritation” caused by the residue but she admitted she changed it 5 times in 5 days then saw redness

I don't think we have this is Spain? I'm dealing with transparent film and washing right now :'/ Love the research of your videos!

Not sure if this will be useful to any one, but I used saniderm when I was out of the country. Forgot my group scheduled a boat joy ride involving a banana balloon raft/ hours of swimming. I was worried my tattoo would get infected since it was two days fresh,and I was gonna be doing some beach activities. However, but I took the risk, and wrapped Saniderm over my tattoo, went swimming in some deep water, got pulled by a boat while on a tube, got flipped offthe tube, did water activities lasting roughly 4-5 hours. Finished the day with some touring the city/ eating, got to my hotel thinking to see some irritation, but no redness or infections. Literally no sand,dirt, or excessive moisture inside the saniderm. So if you guys end up in a situation where you just might have to swim with a new tattoo, it would probably be best not to do what I did so your chances of infection are at a 0, but if you can’t help it, please try saniderm.

Great video! I wish you would have given your experience with saniderm though rather than reading through the website❤️

My artist used saniderm on my latest tattoos. Pretty good experience with no reaction to adhesive however even though I was super careful, slow and used water when removing it, I had slight bruising on a very small part of a sensitive area around my armpit. The clean skin, not the tattooed area. It seems to be clearing but super slow. Have you ever experienced this? I'm fairly new to tattooing. How long before I can sleep on a newish tattoo? I'm slept on my back for 10 days and its not very comfortable. I enjoy your videos. Very informative. Thank you.

Well said and educational. You did a very good job and informed me of things to know 🐑

Interesting. I've used Tattoo Goo for mine (petroleum and lanolin-free, which I have severe reactions to these), I love Goo. Never heard of Saniderm until now, might have to check it out next time I get a tattoo.

ive used Saniderm on both my sleeves left and right.. and can say it DEFINITELY decrease healing times. saniderm i roughly take 8 days to heal (peeling and all). I tried with traditional and by the time Saniderm is done.. regular way im still peeling

Thank you for your knowledge!

I love saniderm! It healed my thigh piece amazingly but I think I have a slight adhesive sensitivity after reading the comments. It was only on the outer edge and didn't affect the tattoo at all but I did have a dark line everywhere the edge touched only on one side. I lightened the dark mark with cream and after a couple of months the line was very faint. Is it bad that I would use saniderm again because healing tattoos the traditional way is a Pain in my behind?!

I've always used bepanthen (pretty common in the UK) but so many people recommend Saniderm so am going to give it a go next. Thanks for the vid!

ive never used an ointment. only ever cleaned and moisturized and never had an issue

That was a great video!!

🐑 Love Saniderm; way easier to heal and keep your skin hydrated the first few days. Definitely less itchy than tattoos I've healed without it. The adhesive does bother my skin to a degree, but it's tolerable for the 5-6 days and just leaves the skin around the edge a little red. (I've had more of a reaction from traditional Band-Aid adhesive than Saniderm.) Both Mad Rabbit and People of Substance make great tattoo balms, too.

Second skin really irritated my skin. My artist told me to keep it on for 3 days and after 2 days I broke out all around the tattoo (tattoo was on my back and I never breakout there). My skin became pumpy and reddish and it started going away after I took off the second skin. Breakout didn’t affect my tattoo luckily but made me concerned it would.

My tattoo healed great with tegaderm, but 3 months after I was out in the sun for an hour and it hurt soooo bad for the next week; it didn't look burnt but I'm not sure what else could have been going on 🤷‍♂️ . Tege/saniderm is great though, I just keep it around for general use now

🐑 great informative video! Subscribed 👍🏽

🐑 Thanks! I’m getting my first tattoo soon so I’ve been researching a lot and your video was very helpful :) 🐑

looking into this method of healing. getting ready to tattoo my upper arms. like the idea of protecting the area under my work shirts. I am going to give this a try. thanx for the info 👍 😀 🐑

Just got my tattoo today my Artist told me to keep it on for 6 days and keep this in mind this is the first Bandage and everyone is saying to keep the first one on into 8 hrs or 24 hrs then remove it clean your arm then add the second one into 48 Hrs at this moment I am kinda lost lol

Definitely trying this on my next tat. Thanks for the info. 🐑

Great video 🐏

It's almost 24 hours after my tattoo and about to remove my first round. Do I have to put a moisturizer before wrapping the second time? Thank God I found this video about saniderm, i think I'll go with this rather than traditional healing to prevent me from scratching it. 🐑

🐏 I had finished a whole roll of secondskin and a roll of dermalize. They both didn't stick the greatest to skin. I would always find mild leakage of ink & plasma after the first 12hrs of getting tattooed. But these 2 brands never caused me any form of allergic reactions. Since finishing those 2 brands, I got a roll of saniderm last month and used it (without patch testing in advance, very stupid) on a little black tattoo on my arm and a 6hr big black & grey piece on my back. The giant piece of saniderm on my back was totally fine, I left it on for 5 days. My back tattoo healed amazingly. However, the much smaller piece of saniderm on my arm caused a red and angry blister along its border. I stupidly left the saniderm on for 3 days despite the blister 😂 I was just relieve that my new small tattoo was left intact. But there was a red mark the same length of the new tattoo on otherwise healthy, untattooed skin.

Informational 😊

I got tatted in another country and my artist put saniderm on me, and I was clueless as to how it was supposed to heal with no lotion. Then I got an allergic reaction and removed it two days later and damn it hurt and also pulled some of my tattoo off :( My artist was sweet and fixed me up and I only heal the "old fashioned way" now. I can see the pinned comment by Jam Straight and I second this! I can't leave a bandaid on for more than two hours or it'll start to itch, be mindful of saniderm if you have even just a tiny bit of allergies to adhesives

🐑 great video, it’s very informative

I love your new tattoo!

This video was extremely helpful, thanks! 🐑