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How to take care of tattooed skin

Never avoid anything you find odd with your tattoo, go for a checkup immediately (Photo: Courtesy)

Getting a tattoo is quite a commitment. Before you get one, you have to carefully research the tattoo artist and you have to be a hundred percent sure of the location and design because this is something that you might be stuck with for life.

Once you've done your research and finally gotten your tattoo, the next step is to think about aftercare. This is crucial because even when your tattoo is healed, you have to take care of your skin a certain way to prevent any complications.

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