Dr Pickles Tattoo Cream

Bad bad bad – I applied Dr pickles to my tattoo, but unfortunately, it caused discomfort. My arm became unusually puffy, and I wouldn’t recommend it. While some people have positive experiences, mine was not one of them. Show details

Burns skin and made it swell – I was recommended this cream by my tattooist. However it made my skin burn and also made it swell. Started using coconut oil instead. Show details

Red and Irritated – I have a number of previous tattoos, but for this new one I thought I would give Dr Pickles Tattoo Balm a try. I waited the usual few days before I took my second skin off, gave my tattoo a gentle clean then used the Mr Pickles. My skin became very red and irritated. I’ve washed off the balm, and my skin is starting to calm down now. I definitely don’t recommend. Show details

Best tattoo aftercare on the market – I can't help but laugh at all the clowns who got burns from putting cream on a freshly inked tattoo. Everyone who is covered in ink like myself knows to wait a day or two. I've been using Dr Pickles since 2013 when I purchased it directly off their website. Easily the best product on the market. Doesn't dry the skin out like Bepanthen , only needs… Read more

to be applied twice a day and doesn't cause pimples under the skin from oily ness like normal paw paw does. Do yourself a favour and use this product, you won't regret it especially if you administer it correctly.

LOOOVE – ive used this for my last 5 tattoos. i find that this stays hyderated for much longer than anything else ive used. i've also used it to heal all my cosmetic tattoos such as microblading and lip blush. It is also safe to use as a lip balm and moisturiser on super dry skin so its very well priced for the products many uses. Show details

Best tattoo balm – This balm accelerated the healing of my most recent tattoo by I would say a week or so! Smells nice and easy to apply, not sticky. Highly recommend this product for any tattoo healing. Also great for older tattoos. It really seems to brighten them up and hydrate the skin. Show details

Never again! – I usually use bepanthen on my tattoos, but I had ran out thought I’d try Dr Pickles as it had been recommended by the tattoo artist. I’ve got a couple large tattoos so not my first rodeo when it comes to knowing when to start applying aftercare. Started off as a tingle but then moved to a scratchy burning feeling, was really painful if any light… Read more

hit the tattoo with the Dr pickles on it. Other reviews calling people “clowns” because “they are uneducated and don’t know when to apply” is absolute crap. I have no known skin issues or allergies and only started applying 3 days after getting the tattoo so did everything right as I’ve done with all my other tattoos and couldn’t believe how horrible this product was. Would not recommend to anyone.

Burns and caused a rash – I have had many tattoos and usually use Hustle Butter (which is amazing). I used Dr Pickles and it burnt and caused a massive rash all throughout my new tattoo and the surrounding area. Some of the tattoo is still raised and bubbled. Show details

OMG IT BURNT AND BLISTERED MY SKIN!! – Yeah nah! My tattoo is now blistered and red and swollen! Going back to using the good old non perfume moisturizer or paw paw ointment. Would not recommend this product. Ok to use on old tattoos, new ones, HARD PASS! Show details

Crap, drew ink from tatt – I have recently gotten several large tattoos. I used bepathen for all of them, then on the last one with a different artist (and reps from dr pickles happened to be there) I was told that bepanthen was really bad for tatts and given a whole bunch of reasons, so naturally I got myself some dr pickles. I went from artists being amazed at how fast… Read more

and well my tatts all healed, looking amazing after only a week and healing beautifully in the months that followed, to one week in and half the ink falling out and already having to book in a fix because it looks like a 10 year old tatt I treated like sht. Nothing changed about my aftercare except for switching to this.

Would never touch this product again.

DO NOT recommend – within 1 minute of applying this balm my skin WAS ON FIRE!! within 2 minutes my tattoo and all skin around the area began to swell, turned bright red , the tattoo raised and it began to draw COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF INK FROM MY NEW TATTOO!!!! ram as fast as I could to a chemist, bought hand soap and washed it off at the back of my car with a bottle… Read more

of water which gave me INSTANT RELIEF!! it has taken 4x nurofen and a cold pack to now have my tattoo back to how it looked and felt before using this aftercare balm. hoping it has not destroyed my ink. 100% DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

It's natural ingredients – It smells lovely the coconutty smell. The ingredients are natural which I like, has natural healing, anti bacterial and moisturising qualities. Coconut oil has been rated highly by dermas for skin and tattoos for it's anti inflammatory benefits that can calm irritated, damaged skin, potentially making the healing process better and quicker (same… Read more

with paw paw). Both Beeswax and Almond oil are wonderful moisturisers and emollients for dry skin, it protects skin from environment, retains moisture and reduces appearance of scarring. The feel and texture is quite thick so it can be hard to apply. I've been using it for my powdered/ombre brows and it's reduced the swelling and redness straight away. I also have sensitive skin and I've had no bad reaction. I apply as often as I can and need. A few times a day esp morning and night. The tattoo brows look good no fading and healing well. I usually get a tiny bit and just rub between my fingers to warm it and melt a bit before spreading on eyebrows and it's easy to apply then, makes it glide and spreadable. I'd reccomend the same for larger tatts, just squeeze to hands and rub between till it's warm and melted before applying to area trying not to pull skin too much as it may be uncomfortable. The tube is good value especially if it's a small tattoo area.

It’s okay… – In terms of healing my tattoo and keeping it moisturised, it’s doing great. The formula is too thick for my liking and takes forever to absorb into skin. Lint and hair gets stuck to the balm easily. I got my tattoo on my forearm and it Left a rash on my inner elbow area, it’s turned red, scaly and now hurts. Wouldn’t use near joints that bend often. Show details

Burns skin – Burns skin straight after applying, seems to draw out the ink too and makes the tattoo go red and very sore. I switched back to bepanthen, I thought maybe it’s just because the tattoo is on my ribs and sensitive but I had instant relief when I stoped using it. Show details

Rubbish – Oil based product. Way too thick and sticky. It doesn’t dissolve into the skin and smells disgusting. Tattoo didn’t heal well and it drew ink from the tattoo. Avoid this product at all costs.  Show details

Best tattoo aftercare I've tried so far! – Currently the best tattoo aftercare I've used, healed up my recent one perfectly. Better than using normal pawpaw cream that has petroleum jelly in it or bepanthem as these draw the ink out. Show details

Oil based product, don’t buy – Way too thick, goes on like peanut butter, hard to spread on in the hard to reach places. Smells and feels like sunscreen on my skin, witch reeeeeeeally puts me off. It’s Oil based! Everyone knows skin needs air to heal... all types of wrong... don’t know why this is a thing... want my money back Show details

Works great – It kept my skin moisturised and helps heal all my tattoos. No side effects and would reccemond this product. Worth the price and no burning sensation just like putting moisturiser on Show details

Burnt me – Put it on and immediately started burning me, hurt more than getting the tattoo itself. Now my skins bright red and super irritated. Don’t recommend at all it’s a waste Show details

Best tattoo products ever!!! – I have been using dr pickles tattoo balm for over a year now , they are perfect for me because all my tattoos have a lot of different colour. I was so worried about the colour fading away as I get older but with just one application of their tattoo balm makes it look so vibrant and new. I recommend all of dr.pickles product to my family and friends. Show details

Best tattoo balm in the world – I’ve been using this awesome product for 10 years now and all of my tattoos still look nice and fresh. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for the best in the market, very good price too compared to others. Show details

great product – Used this on my first tattoo when it was healing, 6 years later the tattoo looks great. would definitely recommend this to people who don't like the smell of feel of paw paw cream.

Healed My New Tattoo Quick AF – Got a new tattoo and this was the best stuff to use. Healed quick and better then nappy rash cream! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for the best tattoo cream product on the market! Show details

Burns – Started to burn immediately after applying to my recently tattooed area... seemed okay on my other tattoos that were a week older. Wouldn’t recommend on a freshly done tattoo... (next day applied not the day of) Show details

It burns – I got a tattoo yesterday and have been using this product as soon as I put it on it burns really bad! I read other reviews n it’s even made people’s tattoos blister Show details

Horrible! – I used this on my fresh tattoo and it caused it to blister and excessive pain! My tattoo artist had to tell me to stop using it and swap to bepanthen. It’s starting to heal properly now and it’s becoming less painful. If you get a reaction like this, stop immediately! Also do not use paw paw either as I had same reaction. Show details

If you've tried the rest.. Do yourself a favour and try the best! – After trying different products over the time. I stumbled across this at Woolworths of all places! So glad i did. Healed up my tattoos better than anything i have ever tried! If you are using Bepanthen or Pawpaw ointment.. Don't! Pawpaw ointment contains petroleum byproducts which isn't good for you at all! And Bepanthen? It's a nappy rash cream! Not a tattoo ointment! Try Dr Pickles! Definitely prescribed the best product there! Show details

Healed my tattoos, didn’t pull any ink out – •applies on great. No problem with skin afterwards. •so smooth to apply •does not leach Ink out! I’d say it’s a perfect way to keep your tattoo healthy and healing. •also the tattoo wash is great! Show details

Love this balm, tattoos heal so quickly! – I started healing my tattoos with bepanthen. I noticed the ink was being pulled out and for my second tattoo I switched to Dr pickles. All of my bigger pieces take only 2 weeks to finish peeling and healing. The balm is so soothing and it doesn't pull the ink out like bepanthen (of course if you slather it on, yes it will still pull some ink like… Read more

all balms).my tattoos are beautiful and bright. I'm so glad I switched to this becayse I'm never going back.

DO NOT USE! – WARNING! Happened to me and a few other people I know, it burns when you apply to a fresh tattoo then it turns into a rash. USE AT OWN RISK!

this is amazing – I LOVE this! It helps keep the tattoo moisturised and stops the itching. It also helps with the scabbing and flakiness too! I highly recommend trying it! it's worth every dollar