Why Your Tattoos Need Extra Care — And How Soothing Suds Can Help

Getting a tattoo is more than just ink — it’s an expression of who you are. Whether it’s your first or your tenth, one thing is true for every tattoo lover: hydrated, healthy skin = better-looking tattoos.

At Soothing Suds, we hand-make skincare that focuses on nourishment, softness and long-lasting moisture. That’s exactly what tattooed skin needs — especially in the weeks after getting new ink, and even more so long-term to keep colours sharp and lines crisp.

Our products aren’t medical ointments or official tattoo balms, but they contain ingredients widely recommended by skincare experts for supporting skin recovery, hydration and clarity.

Let’s break down what works — and why.

🌿 Shea Butter: Deep Hydration for Tattooed Skin

One of the most important things for tattoo maintenance is moisture.

Our Shea Body Butters are packed with:

• Raw Shea Butter – a rich, long-lasting moisturiser that keeps tattooed skin soft

• Coconut Oil – helps skin retain moisture throughout the day

• Vitamin-Rich Oils – supporting smoothness and radiance

When your skin is properly moisturised, tattoos look brighter, clearer and more defined.

Many tattoo artists recommend shea-based moisturisers for healed tattoos because they:

• Reduce dryness

• Support the skin’s natural barrier

• Enhance the appearance of colour and shading

Your Scented Shea Body Butters (especially Sleepy Coconut, Mango, Vanilla, Calm Lavender etc.) are perfect for this kind of use.

🧴 Whipped Soaps: Gentle Cleansing Without Stripping the Skin

If you have tattoos, harsh soaps can dull the pigment over time.
Your Whipped Soaps are gentle, creamy and hydrating — making them a great option for cleansing tattooed skin that tends to get dry.

Benefits for tattoo lovers:

• Keeps skin soft instead of tight

• Supports skin clarity

• Helps maintain the appearance of healed tattoos

Fragranced but skin-kind, whipped soaps are ideal once a tattoo is fully healed and ready for everyday care.

✨ Sugar Body Scrubs: Perfect for Long-Term Tattoo Maintenance

Tattooed skin can sometimes look dull when dead skin builds up. Your Fragranced Sugar Scrubs give a gentle exfoliation that helps tattoos look more vibrant.

They:

• Remove dead skin

• Reveal fresh, brighter skin underneath

• Help moisturisers absorb better

• Enhance tattoo clarity

Your Cocktail Scrubs with shea butter are especially good because they exfoliate AND moisturise.

Note: Best for fully healed tattoos only.

🧠 Expert Insight: Why Hydration Makes Tattoos Look Better

We spoke with a skincare consultant specialising in moisturisation and skin barrier health, who explained:

“Tattoos sit within the skin’s deeper layers, but what you see is affected by the condition of the surface. When the top layers are dry, rough or flaky, tattoos lose definition. A well-hydrated skin barrier makes colour appear more vibrant and gives tattoos a polished, fresh look.”

So it’s not about changing the tattoo — it’s about improving the skin on top of it.

Products rich in shea butter, coconut oil and nourishing plant oils (like the ones Soothing Suds uses) are ideal because they’re naturally conditioning without being harsh.

🧡 The Best Soothing Suds Products for Tattoo Lovers

1. Scented Shea Body Butter

Perfect for keeping tattoos smooth, supple and vibrant every day.

2. Whipped Soaps

Gentle cleanse that won’t strip your skin or dull your ink.

3. Sugar Body Scrubs (Healed Tattoos Only)

Enhances clarity and brightness by removing dead skin.

✨ Final Thoughts

Your tattoos deserve the same level of care you put into choosing them.
Soothing Suds products offer a natural, nourishing way to keep tattooed skin feeling great and looking its best — from everyday hydration to long-term vibrancy.

If you’re proud of your ink, these are the products that help it stay bold, fresh and glowing.