TAKIN' CARE OF THE GOODS

Hey Guys, before I split to Yellowstone, let me ask one last question for the week. This gets asked often, but we never really seem to get results on it.... Taking' care of the art for the long haul of life. In General.... 1. Do tattoos like moist or dry better? In otherwords, is it better to forget about them all together? Use soap everyday and don't worry about it? 2. Would your tat color stay brighter for life if you were to hit it with a little lubriderm after getting out of the shower every morning? 3. Sunscreens... Most 50's and stuff are great, but what about the Zinc Oxide factor? Does Zinc Oxide dull colors in the long run?? 4. There are a lot of sport spray sunscreens out there these days that go on more clear, like alcohol based or, like a spray....like coppertone sport sprays... Would these be better? Or is the zinc oxide factor a good thing? Does Zinc Oxide just wash off? Lemme know dudes!!

And here I thought you were already off enjoying yourself! Great job on the Tazfest poster, very good (of course) Now, as to your questions...yes, moisturizing your skin (tattoo) will 'help'as it off sets the 'drying' effect of showering and Lubiderm is a good one to use, so is cocoa butter by the way. Naturally a Good SunScreen is critical and I do not think Zinc Oxide will dull the colors out except perhaps while 'on' as it does seem to'mute' the color while on due to it's properties and Zinc Oxide does not wash off 'easily' which is why it's used for diaper rash (ya shoulda remembered that, Daddy) but, for tattoos, that's a 'plus', doesn't sweat off as quickly. I don't have any personal knowledge re:spray ons but would think any containing alcohol would NOT be a good thing as alcohol dries things out. Be advised that some folks are allergic to Zinc so if ya get little red bumpies, wash it off-quickly with soap and water. As a 'rule' Coppertone puts out very good products, they've been around a LONG time so I'd think they are safe AND good. Naturally, put it on frequently when you're going to be in the sun for prolonged periods and when using it to protect your tattoo and still want to 'get color' from the sun 'elsewhere', be careful to just put it on your tattoo or you'll end up with a 'weird tan'- if ya follow what I'm saying? Seriously doubt I need remind ya to make sure ya get your little cuties to use some sunscreen as well (not neccessarily a 50 though) cuz ya gotta know the sun ain't good anyone in 'large doses'. And, dammit, have a fun and SAFE 'getaway', ya deserve it...Doc