4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K+ Amazon ratings·Vegan, fragrance free, PETA Cruelty Free

Tattoo lotion.
Moisturize. Protect.

After Inked Tattoo Moisturizer is a patented Vegan formula that delivers effective skin moisturization and helps to preserve the colors of your tattoos.

It's an amazing skin moisturizer and it can also be used on any permanent makeup procedure on lips, brows, eye liner, and areola, as well as an after-laser tattoo removal moisturizing lotion.
Extracted from our US & European Patents: “It provides excellent skin hydration plus the additional benefit of reduction of TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss).”
  1. How to use it
  2. 1Cleanse the area, rinse and pat dry
  3. 2Apply a thin layer of lotion
  4. 3Reapply through the day to keep skin hydrated as needed
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Vegan and fragrance free
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Loco Dharma

Filmed at a convention and shared by the artist. Tap to play with sound.

From the chair

The first customer
never switched.

Loco Dharma runs Dharma Tattoo in Miami. He was introduced on camera as one of the first customers After Inked ever had, and he is still reaching for the same bottle.

An artist who tattoos every day does not get to be casual about it. What goes on the skin at the end of a session is the last thing they control before the client walks out of the door.

Loco Dharma has had that decision in front of him for over sixteen years and has made it the same way every time. He says it plainly on camera, and he says it about a category full of people who would happily sell him something else.

If you stick to the same product for over 16 years, that means it’s a good product. And for me, it is.

Loco Dharma, Dharma Tattoo, Miami

That is the argument for this page, and it is not one we wrote. It is a working artist in Miami who has had every chance to switch and has not.

Much love to everybody else that has product similar, but you guys know when I ride, I ride.

Loco Dharma, on the rest of the category
Over 16 years On the same product, in his own words on camera
2007 After Inked has been making aftercare since
Miami Dharma Tattoo, where he works

Loco Dharma runs Dharma Tattoo in Miami and was introduced on camera as one of the first customers After Inked ever had.

PETA Cruelty Free and Vegan PETA Cruelty Free and VeganNo animal derived ingredients, and never tested on animals.
Dermatologist tested Dermatologist testedClinically tested, non allergenic and non irritant.

His words, unedited. After Inked has been making tattoo aftercare since 2007.

One product

The tube that helps keep
the color you paid for.

You spent hours in the chair. After Inked gives you one thing to do afterwards so the piece keeps looking like it did when you stood up.

Tattoo aftercare and piercing aftercare foam cleanser, 1.7oz bottle

Foam Cleanser 1.7oz

Gently removes dirt and grime without irritating or drying the skin. Sulfates free and ethyl alcohol free.

Cleanses and protectsWithout strippingSulfates free
Tattoo aftercare aftercare lotion and daily moisturizer.

Tattoo Aftercare Lotion 3oz

The patented Vegan formula. Moisturizes the skin and helps preserve the colors of your tattoos, with Grape Seed Oil.

Patented Vegan formulaPowered by Grape Seed OilFragrance free
The formula

What is on the label

The lotion is a patented Vegan formula.

Zero fragranceZero parabensZero Petrolatum
Grape Seed OilEnriched with it
VeganNo animal derived ingredients
TestedClinically tested and dermatologist tested
Patented formulaUS and European patents, the lotion only
FragranceNone
ParabensNone
PetrolatumNone, non petroleum based
Clinically tested and dermatologist tested. Non allergenic and non irritant. Dermatologist testedClinically tested and dermatologist tested. Non allergenic and non irritant.
In practice

The first two weeks

What the routine looks like from the day you walk out of the studio.

DAY 1, OUT OF THE STUDIO

Cleanse and moisturize

Follow your artist's wrap instructions. Once you are cleared to wash, use the Foam Cleanser, pat dry and apply a thin layer of lotion.

DAYS 2 TO 7

Cleanse, moisturize, repeat

After cleansing, apply a small amount. Use as often as needed to keep the skin hydrated.

WEEK 2

Keep the skin comfortable

Dry skin itches. The lotion relieves itching due to dry skin, so the area stays comfortable while it settles.

DAILY ROUTINE

Moisturize daily

Make it a part of your daily skincare routine to keep the skin moisturized and protect the colors of your tattoos.

2007Making tattoo aftercare since
0Fragrance, parabens, petrolatum
100%Vegan, PETA cruelty-free
The comparison

Against a drugstore lotion

Most body lotions are built for dry skin in general, not for skin that has just been tattooed.

What matters

After Inked

Typical body lotion
Fragrance
None
Usually added
Petrolatum
None
Common base
Vegan
Yes
Rarely stated
Dermatologist tested
Yes
Sometimes
Built for tattooed skin
Yes, patented formula
General dry skin
Who buys it

Who this is for

Fresh ink

You walked out of the studio today and you want the routine your artist would approve of, without guessing in a pharmacy aisle.

Older work

You have pieces from years ago and you want the skin moisturized and the colors preserved.

Artists and studios

You hand aftercare to clients every day and you want one product you can stand behind. Wholesale accounts are available separately.

Customers

4.7 out of 5
on Amazon

Over 7.1K global ratings on the After Inked Tattoo Aftercare Lotion listing on Amazon, read on 16 September 2026. Amazon publishes the split as 86, 8, 3, 1 and 2 percent; the bars below show that split. The quotes are customer reviews from the same listing.

5 86%4 8%3 3%2 1%1 2%
Read the reviews on Amazon

The texture is perfect, not too thick or greasy, but rich enough to provide deep hydration. It absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling soft and smooth without any sticky residue.

Joe

It enhances older tattoos and with regular use brings back color and details. Excellent absorbency. Contains grapeseed oil which helps liven up colors and is a great moisturizer.

Pesach

Great Tattoo cleanser, this packaging is awesome for people who have fresh tats and are traveling! 100% recommended for people getting new tats and traveling!

Annie Gockley

Questions people actually ask

Is it greasy or sticky?

No. It absorbs quickly and will not stick to your clothes. Apply a small amount in a thin layer.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?

The lotion is fragrance free, paraben free and non petroleum based, and it is non allergenic and non irritant. It is clinically tested and dermatologist tested.

What if my skin reacts to it?

The formula is fragrance free, paraben free and non petroleum based, and it is clinically tested and dermatologist tested, but skin is individual. Try a small amount on a patch of skin first. If you see redness or discomfort, stop using it and contact us.

Does it work on older tattoos?

Yes. It moisturizes the skin and helps preserve the colors of your tattoos, on new and older work alike.

Can I use it on piercings or permanent makeup?

The Foam Cleanser is made for tattoos and piercings. The lotion can also be used after permanent makeup procedures on lips, brows, eye liner and areola.

How often do I apply it?

A small amount a few times a day, and again whenever the skin feels dry. Make it a part of your daily skincare routine.

What does shipping cost?

Free US shipping by USPS Ground Advantage or UPS Ground Saver, 3 to 10 business days. USPS Priority is $5.99 and takes 2 to 5 business days.

What if I change my mind?

Our returns policy lasts 30 days from purchase, on unused product in the original packaging with proof of purchase.

After Inked is
Formulated for Perfection.

One tube, or the full routine with the Foam Cleanser. Free US shipping and 30 day returns.

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Vegan, fragrance free, PETA Cruelty Free

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Tattoo Aftercare Lotion Moisturizer 3oz