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Benefits of Vegan Tattoo Aftercare

Benefits of Vegan Tattoo Aftercare

Before we tackle the whole“why” of vegan tattoo aftercare, let's back up a step. First, let's just clarify what tattoo aftercare is and why it is important. When you have made the decision to invest your time and money to get tattooed, you certainly want to be sure that the finished product is going to look great for many years to come. In order to make that happen, it does require a real commitment to properly care for your tattoo—well beyond those initial weeks while it's healing— to prov
Does My Tattoo Need Sunscreen?

Does My Tattoo Need Sunscreen?

This is actually a very good question, and a bit of a tricky one, too—because the answer is yes, and no. If we’re talking about a new tattoo, then the answer is absolutely NO to sunscreen. Until your tattoo is fully healed, you cannot apply any type of sunscreen, and it’s really best to just avoid exposing the area to any direct sunlight whatsoever. If you plan to be outside in the sun with a new tattoo, then your best and safest protection is to keep the area cover
What is CBD?

What is CBD?

CBD is  NOT Marijuana. Now that we’ve gotten that matter cleared up, we can move on to what CBD IS. CBD (short for cannabidiol) is one of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an inherent part of medical marijuana, it is actually derived from the hemp plant, which is a relative of the marijuana plant. In fact, marijuana contains both THC (short for tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD—and these two elements have dramatically different effects. CBD is only one o
How To Treat Dry Skin On Your Face

How To Treat Dry Skin On Your Face

If you live in a “four season climate”, Old Man Winter has definitely made his appearance in your neighborhood. With the snap in temperature outside and a bit (or more) of snowfall already, you may find yourself staring in the mirror with dismay. Seemingly overnight, those tiny little laugh lines and crow’s feet suddenly appear like deep crevices on your face.  For those that use makeup, you may be finding it more difficult to achieve that smooth, dewy look. Th
Guide to Tattoo Numbing Cream & Foam

Guide to Tattoo Numbing Cream & Foam

The truth hurts. Tattoos hurt. Whether you know from past experience, or you’ve asked around to get the honest truth, you probably know this by now, and it likely is not stopping you from taking the next step. How painful is it?  That depends to some extent on the size of the tattoo and where it will be on your body. Maybe you consider yourself a person with a high threshold for pain, or you like the idea of “toughing it out” or developing your “mind over matter” pain management techni