Keep it clean by gently washing it with mild, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water, then pat it dry with a paper towel. Apply a thin layer of tattoo-specific ointment, but avoid over-moisturizing. Apply a thin layer of ointment and keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight and avoid soaking it in water by abstaining from baths and swimming for at least 2-3 weeks. Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent friction and irritation.