Squalane oil for my fresh tattoo ? | Skin Concern

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lealemon

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Squalane oil for my fresh tattoo ?

Hello Picky community ! Few days ago I have gotten myself a new tattoo and I have been moisturising it with Avene’s Cicalfate+ (it’s the one I always use on new tattoos !). But since I am a airhead, I forgot my brand new tube at work 😔 ! I have coconut oil in a tub but it’s pretty old and has been used so many time I am pretty sure it’s a pool of germs so not sure it’s a good idea… Suddenly I noticed my bottle of SQUALANE OIL from The Ordinary and my brain kinda went 💡 ! So my question is the following : is it okay to apply squalane oil on my new tattoo ? I know I could just wait until I get to work tomorrow buuut the feeling of tightness on my tattoo drives me crazy 😔! And honestly, I am kinda hoping you guys drop here your favourite tattoo moisturising tips too haha !
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illie

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Just use it, it just a facial oil. I don't think it would give any bad reaction to skin especially when you used it for body
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illie

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Better than nothing
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lusitania

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If you put it on very, very lightly, I don't think it'll do any harm. Just don't put a bunch because any kind of thick layer of lotion or oil will hinder healing. I agree that you should absolutely not use the coconut oil!!
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lealemon

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thank you for your answer ! I will use it as a substitute then haha. plus it’s so much more hygienic with the dropper, compared to a tub 😭…
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