How do you keep your skin from becoming rough if you cannot exfoliate over a tattoo?

lea: How do you keep your skin from becoming rough if you cannot exfoliate over a tattoo?
I’ve been told not to exfoliate over tatts because it will fade over time…
My skin gets pretty rough if I don’t exfoliate twice a week.
How can you remove the dead skin cells without harming a tattoo?

Yes, I could slather a load of lotion on, but that won’t fix the problem of dead skin cells roughing up my skin.
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Answers and Views:

Answer by Julia
that sounds like a myth. unless its a brand new tattoo it wont fade. dont worry about it. just be sure to moisturize after

Answer by hiphopteendiva14
use vaseline, petroleum jelly, or cocoa butter.

Answer by Shorty
If your tattoo is fully healed, go ahead and exfoliate.

Answer by LINDSEY S
Actually exfoliating would do the opposite. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin leaving a layer of newer skin that glows. But after exfoliating do use some body lotion.
The one thing you don’t ever want to do is exfoliate over a freshly done tattoo, but you can exfoliate the areas around it. Exfoliate a tattoo only if it’s fully healed. I exfoliate my tattoo lightly every day and it hasn’t faded yet.