Topical anesthetics, more familiarly known as skin numbing creams can be used during skin penetration procedures such as tattooing, body piercing, laser treatment, tattoo removals or aesthetic work to reduce pain or sensitivity in the areas they are applied. 

Some people have high pain tolerance and see the pain as a part of the process, others don’t. There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay as comfortable as possible during the session, numbing creams can help with relieving any discomfort from your procedure.

But how do these tattoo anesthetics work? And what ingredients do they contain?

Most topical anesthetic products will contain up to 5% of “lidocaine”. The higher the percentage, the more effective and stronger the numbing ability - the more comfortable and less painful your treatment!

TKTX is the most popular tested anesthetic cream for tattoos, piercings and other cosmetic procedures. However, with so many different colors and variations to choose from, we would like to clarify some doubts on all the different numbing creams we have to offer.

All the different colors (in the same % range) contain the same percentage of ingredients (lidocaine), but each color is formulated differently so that the actual cream composition varies. Hence it’s important to choose the right characteristics for your needs.

When thinking about getting a new tattoo, one of the most popular search terms in Google is questioning how painful it is going to be. 
Thinking about the fact that tattoos are basically done by repeatedly piercing your skin’s top layer with a sharp needle will undoubtedly be uncomfortable - at least in the beginning.

While everyone’s pain tolerance is different, which are the areas of the body that generally hurt the most to get inked? And how can you minimize your discomfort if you are determined to have one of these sensitive areas tattooed?

What makes certain parts of the body painful when getting a tattoo?

Before we dive into our most painful body parts list, let’s clarify what makes certain areas of the body painful places to get a tattoo.

The parts of your body with more “fat” are generally the least painful areas to get tattooed. Hence logically the boniest parts of your body should be the most painful and sensitive places to get a tattoo. However the areas where the tattoo needle is sure to hit bone, aren’t the only uncomfortable spots to get tattooed. For example; the armpit and back of the knees aren’t bony, yet they top the lists when it comes to the most painful places to get a tattoo.

TKTX is the most popular tested anesthetic cream for tattoos, piercings and other cosmetic procedures. However, with so many different colors and variations to choose from, we would like to clarify some doubts in today’s blog on all the different numbing creams we have to offer.

Questions such as: “What color TKTX is the strongest?” “What ingredients do TKTX creams contain?” and “Which color of TKTX should I pick?”, let’s cover all of them!

Congratulations! You’ve just got a new piece of artwork that’ll stay on your body forever! Now you probably want to admire your new tattoo and take pictures for the world to see. But wait a second! The last thing you want to do is mess up the healing process or the tattoo itself. Or worst case scenario, ending up with an infection.

A tattoo is more than just a piece of art and a way to assert your personal style. It’s a medical procedure too, since the artist uses a needle to insert the ink underneath your skin.

New tattoos are considered open wounds, so taking care of them is not only necessary for maintaining its beauty, but also your health. A lot of people experience infection, swelling, inflammation or other symptoms due to negligence or lack of proper information. 

Aftercare starts as soon as your tattoo is done. Taking good “aftercare” of your new tattoo is quite a simple and straightforward process. Below we will share do’s, don'ts and tips regarding the best aftercare for your new tattoo!

Topical anesthetics, more familiarly known as skin numbing creams can be used during skin penetration procedures such as tattooing, body piercing, laser treatment, tattoo removals or aesthetic work to reduce pain or sensitivity in the areas they are applied. 

Some people have high pain tolerance and see the pain as a part of the process, others don’t. There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay as comfortable as possible during the session, numbing creams can help with relieving any discomfort from your procedure.

Not only does it reduce pain and sensitivity, the creams also contains beneficial ingredients that can prevent swelling and inflammation during- and after the process.