u/FrogWashington

Day 12 of my first tattoo. All the peeling is done, and it feels less sensitive day after day. Still a bit shiny/waxy, but all things considered, I feel I've healed very quickly. Over the past week, I have seen quite a few spots- bumps. Like tiny little pimples popping up. Same thing happens when I shave, I'm just prone to it.

Is this something I should concern myself with?

Also, I'm curious how much cleaning and moisturizing I should be doing now that it is almost fully healed on the surface. Also, when do I stop babying it? Once it is no longer shiny and waxy?

I got the tattoo 4 weeks before basic training, now 2 weeks away, much to the dismay of many 😅, but it's going really well so far, I think.