Tattoo Numbing Cream Co.
Tattoo Goo Aftercare Salve
Tattoo Goo Aftercare Salve is a petroleum-free tattoo healing ointment in a round metal tin, applied in a thin layer two to three times per day to soothe and moisturize new tattoos through healing and to maintain the appearance of existing tattoos. It is also used on damaged, chapped, scraped, and sun- or wind-burned skin. The formula contains olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), lavender oil, sunflower oil, rosemary extract, and D&C green, is lanolin-free and mineral-oil-free, is dermatologist approved, and is packaged as a 0.75 oz (21.3 g) tin.
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Personal Care > Cosmetics > Skin Care > Lotion & Moisturizer
- MPN
TNC/GOO
Specifications
The Original Tattoo Goo in ointment form, a natural aftercare salve that soothes and heals tattoos fast and cares for skin that is damaged, chapped, scraped, or sun and wind burned.
Ointment/salve formula based with herbs, oils, and vitamins known for their natural healing properties. Allows the skin to breathe and helps soothe the tattoo as it heals. Petroleum free, lanolin free, and mineral oil free. Dermatologist approved. Comes in a 9.3 gram tin.
- Material
- Olive Oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Wheat Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Lavender Oil, Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract, D&C Green
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 9.3 kg
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Personal Care > Cosmetics > Skin Care > Lotion & Moisturizer
Additional Attributes
- petroleum-free
- lanolin-free
- mineral-oil-free
- dermatologist approved
- based with herbs, oils and vitamins
- natural healing properties
- allows the skin to breathe
- soothes the tattoo as it heals
- ointment form
- original Tattoo Goo formula
- for damaged, chapped, scraped, sun or wind burned skin
- 9.3 gram tin
Product Insights
Tattoo Goo Aftercare Salve, from Tattoo Numbing Cream Co., is a $10 in-stock pharmacist-developed tattoo balm—first made specifically for tattoos in 1998 and dermatologist-approved after 2008 clinical testing—rated 4.6/5 across 87 reviews, whose core promise is a petroleum-free beeswax and olive-oil base that lets fresh ink breathe, resists ink pull, and uses wheat germ oil, lavender linalool, and vitamin E to support healing and slow oxidative pigment fading while working tattooers have recommended and bought it for clients since the 1990s. It is applied paper-thin two to three times daily for the first 3-5 days after washing with mild soap and patting dry, then users switch to a lighter lotion; one 9.3 g fingertip-film tin covers that initial healing window. The main tradeoff is botanical sensitivity: the plant-derived lavender-rosemary scent has no added fragrance but makes it not fragrance-free, beeswax makes it non-vegan, and despite dermatologist testing and a lanolin-free formula, reactive skin can report redness and bumps, so patch-testing is advised.
Verified claims
- Base
- Petroleum-free beeswax and olive-oil balm, not a petrolatum seal, so fresh ink keeps breathing
- Application
- Apply paper-thin, 2-3 times a day for the first 3-5 days, then switch to a lighter lotion
- Size
- A 9.3 g half-dollar-sized tin dosed by a fingertip film rather than a scoop
- Scent
- Light herbal lavender-rosemary scent from the plant oils, with no added fragrance
- Skin tolerance
- Dermatologist tested and lanolin-free, but not fragrance-free — patch-test reactive skin
- Track record
- Developed by pharmacists in 1998 as the first aftercare made specifically for tattoos
- Dermatologist testing
- Dermatologist approval mark dates to clinical testing in 2008.
- Skin suitability
- Beeswax makes it non-vegan; lavender and rosemary botanicals mean it is not fragrance-free.
- Professional backing
- Working tattooers report recommending and buying it for clients since the 1990s.
- Pigment preservation
- Vitamin E in the formula is aimed at slowing tattoo pigment fading
- Skin sensitivity
- Buyers with reactive skin report redness and bumps; patch-test first
- Vegan
- Beeswax makes it non-vegan despite being petroleum- and lanolin-free
- Skin prep
- Wash the tattoo with mild soap and pat it dry before each application
- Artist adoption
- Tattoo artists recommend it to clients, some buying it for them since the 1990s
- Heritage
- Pharmacist-developed in 1998 as the first aftercare made specifically for tattoos
- Ingredient healing
- Wheat germ oil and vitamin E support healing and slow pigment fading
- Sensitive skin
- Lavender and rosemary oils can irritate reactive skin; patch-test first
- Healing stage
- Protective balm for the first 3-5 days, then switch to a lighter lotion
- Longevity
- Applied paper-thin two to three times daily, one tin covers the first 3-5 healing days
- Dermatologist approval
- Dermatologist-approved after clinical testing in 2008
- Fade protection
- Vitamin E in two forms slows oxidative fading so healed ink stays crisp.
- Fragrance
- Its lavender-rosemary scent is plant-derived, with no added synthetic fragrance
- Barrier function
- Petroleum-free beeswax base lets a fresh tattoo breathe and resists ink pull
- Use case
- For the tender first 3-5 days, then switch to the brand's lighter lotion
- Actives
- Wheat germ oil, lavender linalool and vitamin E are the formula's healing actives
Product record
- Title
- Tattoo Goo Aftercare Salve
- Brand
- Tattoo Numbing Cream Co.
- Price
- $10 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.6 stars, 87 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A round metal tin with a removable screw or lift-off lid is shown partially open to reveal a smooth pale green solid balm surface. The visible side of the tin shows a black painted exterior and a silver metallic rim.
- Tin geometryShallow circular metal tin with a separate lid positioned ajar on top of the base, showing the interior balm; lid and base have thin raised rims.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.86 · h 0.72 (high) - Balm appearanceInterior balm is smooth, solid, uniformly pale green with a flat, glossy surface filling the visible cavity of the tin.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.49 (high) - Lid finishLid exterior is glossy black with a green horizontal band across it and white printed text and a small green stylized motif.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high) - Metal rimThin exposed silver metallic rim around the lid and base where lid overlaps base.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high) - Partial reflectionSpecular highlight on the black lid indicating a glossy finish and reflecting light source.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Top-center brand text“Tattoo GOO”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Green band label text“Tattoo Balm”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Net weight text“NET WT .75oz. (21.3gms)”Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (medium) - Slogan on rim“DON'T NEGLECT IT, PROTECT IT”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high)
Packaging
Metal screw or lift-off tin packaging with a printed black lid that includes a green band, white text and a small green motif; silver exposed metal rim is visible where lid overlaps base.
- Container typeRound shallow metal tin with a removable lid that sits partially off the base in the photo.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.86 · h 0.72 (high) - Lid artworkBlack lid printed with a green horizontal band and white text; a small green stylized motif appears near the text.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high) - Promotional slogan“DON'T NEGLECT IT, PROTECT IT”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.10 (high) - Weight statement“NET WT .75oz. (21.3gms)”Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background with soft shadows; image is cropped fairly tightly around the tin and lid.
- Background and surfaceWhite seamless background with a faint shadow below and to the left of the tin.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter overhead angle showing the balm-filled base in the lower left and the lid tilted and resting on the right side of the base.
- Image qualitySlight lossy compression visible along edges; overall image is clear enough to read larger text but some small text is partially obscured by glare and angle.
Colors
pale sage green· balm surface#94B393gloss black· lid backgroundPackaging#0E0E0Emedium kelly green· label bandPackaging#1D9C4Bpolished silver· metal rimPackaging#C3C3C3- Tin geometryShallow circular metal tin with a separate lid positioned ajar on top of the base, showing the interior balm; lid and base have thin raised rims.
- 02
Product
Round metal tin with an open lid showing a smooth light-green salve; lid is black with a green horizontal band and white printed text and logo.
- Tin geometryCircular shallow metal tin with a separate removable lid shown ajar; lid rests at an angle over the top edge of the base exposing the balm inside.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Balm surfaceSmooth, uniform, matte light green salve filling the visible cavity of the tin with no tool marks or texture variation.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high) - Lid finishGlossy black lid with a green horizontal band across the center and a white stylized graphic mark at the right side of the lid.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Product name text“Tattoo Goo”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Variant text on band“Tattoo Balm”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Slogan on rim“DON'T NEGLECT IT, PROTECT IT™”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.58 · h 0.12 (high) - Net weight text“NET WT .75oz. (21.9ms)”Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium) - Metal rimThin reflective silver metal rim visible where the lid overlaps the base.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.22 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Base color and finishDark gray to black outer base with a matte finish visible around the exposed balm edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.52 · w 0.58 · h 0.28 (high)
Packaging
The product is presented in a labeled round metal tin; lid shows branding and claims visible on the top surface.
- Lid label layoutBlack lid label with a centered green horizontal band, white large brand text above the band, product descriptor on the band, and a short slogan printed along the lower rim.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Legible packaging text 1“Tattoo Goo”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Legible packaging text 2“Tattoo Balm”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Legible packaging text 3“DON'T NEGLECT IT, PROTECT IT™”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.58 · h 0.12 (high) - Small net weight line“NET WT .75oz. (21.9ms)”Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft shadowing; lid positioned at an angle to reveal the product interior.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with a soft diffuse shadow under and to the left of the tin indicating top-right lighting.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled top-down view showing both interior balm and top of the lid; product centered slightly right of image center.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product with slight specular highlights on the lid surface; no visible noise or compression artifacts in central subject area.
Colors
light sage green· balm#99B695gloss black· lid backgroundPackaging#0E0E0Emedium kelly green· lid bandPackaging#1E9B4Emetallic silver· metal rimPackaging#BCBCBCcharcoal gray· base exteriorPackaging#2B2C2C- Tin geometryCircular shallow metal tin with a separate removable lid shown ajar; lid rests at an angle over the top edge of the base exposing the balm inside.
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Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://www.tattoonumbingcream.com/products/tattoo-goo-aftercare-salve
- Platform
- shopify
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