The Experts in tattoo health and longevity
Safe For Sensitive & Reactive Skin
Trusted + Used by Award-Winning Artists
Largest Aftercare Product On Earth (500ml)
No Petroleum, No BS
Powered by Botanicals NOT Pharma
The ONLY Australian Made Tattoo Care in Chemist Warehouse
Stability + PET Tested | GMP + ISO Certified
Formulated by Cosmetic Chemists
the trusted aftercare used by Award winning artists
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THE FULL INK NURSE RANGE
Purpose-built Aussie-made tattoo care products. Petroleum-free, vegan and cruelty-free. Every order includes free second skin tattoo film.
The Complete 3-Step Tattoo Healing System
83% of Ink Nurse customers considered or previously used Bepanthen, Dr Pickles or another aftercare product, and then ultimately chose to stick with us.
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Artist Lead Product Development
Lily Parker - A 14-year tattoo artist veteran and studio owner. Our beloved creative force behind New Product Development and Wholesale Studio Partnerships.
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Australian Tattooist Guild Partners
The only aftercare brand in Australia that works with the ATG and gives back through a portion of sales as donations to the progression and protection of the industry.
"I love that it was Built to replace petroleum ointments and waxy balms from the past - ink nurse is a lightweight, non-greasy, petroleum-free routine made specifically for tattoos and something I recommend to all my clients" - lily parker
AS SEEN IN
Take a peek inside our beloved botanical, petroleum-free tattoo aftercare cream.
- Aloe Vera: a hydrating plant gel that adds lightweight moisture and helps skin feel comfortable
- Bisabolol: a gentle botanical from chamomile, chosen to keep the formula mild on freshly tattooed skin
- Chamomile: a classic skincare botanical with a gentle, conditioning feel
- Rosehip Oil: a lightweight plant oil rich in fatty acids that helps keep skin nourished and moisturised
- Jojoba Oil: a plant oil close to skin's own sebum, so it absorbs quickly without feeling greasy
- Avocado Oil: a rich plant oil that helps soften and condition the skin
- Shea Butter: a plant butter that locks in moisture and gives the cream its smooth, non-greasy cushion
- Vitamin E: a skin-conditioning vitamin and natural antioxidant
our 500ml pump bottle is Australia's best value tattoo aftercare. even 17% cheaper per ml than bepanthen.
Ink Nurse 500mL pump = $0.20/mL
Vs Bepanthen Ointment = $0.24/mL
One 500mL pump replaces 10+ tubes, and the packaging that comes with them.
Clear the bathroom cabinet with just this ONE PRODUCT.
Proudly Australian made. Supporting local growers and tattoo artists.
The only cream your tattooed skin needs.
✓ Fresh tattoo aftercare
✓ Daily moisturiser
✓ Suitable for sensitive skin
✓ Keeps tattooed skin hydrated so ink looks its best
✓ Lightweight and non-greasy
No petroleum. No wax. No parabens. Australian made.
Replace multiple products in your bathroom cabinet with just this one.
ARTIST OWNED AND SUPPORTING THE TATTOO INDUSTRY.
Regular price
$100.00
Sale price
$149.99
Petroleum-free. Wax-free. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. No added fragrance. Australian made. GMP and ISO certified, stability and PET tested, NATA tested, EU CPNP and FDA MoCRA registered. No corners cut.
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The only australian made tattoo aftercare available at chemist warehouse
FIND US IN STORE
Head to any Chemist Warehouse in Australia and find us in the first aid aisle.
600+ stores nationwide.
Bundles and value packs exclusive to ink-nurse.com
Now stocked at Spencer's across the United States.
Australia's first petroleum-free botanical tattoo aftercare is now on shelves at Spencer's, the US specialty retailer for tattooed culture.
Ink Nurse is the only Australian-made tattoo aftercare brand stocked by Spencer's, or any US retailer, joining our footprint of 600+ Chemist Warehouse stores in Australia, with more major pharmacy and retail launches landing soon.
Manufactured in Melbourne. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. NATA, GMP, ISO, FDA MoCRA, and EU CPNP. Trusted by tattoo artists and the tattooed community.
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Looking for a Bepanthen alternative for tattoo aftercare?
Bepanthen has been the default tattoo aftercare in a lot of Australian households for years, but plenty of people now want something lighter and made specifically for tattoos. Here is an honest look at why people switch, what to look for, and how Ink Nurse compares as a petroleum-free, vegan, Australian-made alternative.
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What to look for in a tattoo wash?
Keeping a new tattoo clean is one of the three core steps of good aftercare, but not all washes are the same. Here is what to look for on the label, from gentle sulphate-free cleansers to fragrance and ingredients you might rather avoid, and where Foam Nurse fits in.
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Benzalkonium chloride (BZK) in skincare: what it is and what to know.
Benzalkonium chloride, often shortened to BZK, turns up in everything from hand sanitisers to some skincare and aftercare products. It is a legitimate, widely used ingredient, but it is also a recognised skin irritant for some people. Here is a plain-English look at what BZK is, whether it irritates skin, fresh tattoos, who might want to be cautious with it, and how to spot it on a label.
INTERESTED IN STOCKING US?
We have a wholesale portal with unbeatable (literally) margins for you and your studio/store. Click below and join the ink nurse family.
