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
Trusted by Award winning artists
The Complete 3-Step Tattoo Healing System
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THE FULL INK NURSE RANGE
GMP certified. Stability and PET tested. NATA compliant. EU and FDA registered. Every order receives FREE protective tattoo film (second skin) for added value and protection. Trusted by the Australian Tattooists Guild.
Built to replace petroleum ointments and waxy balms with a lightweight, non-greasy, petroleum-free routine made specifically for tattoos.
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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.
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The Science
- Aloe Vera: accelerates wound closure and collagen synthesis¹
- Bisabolol: reduces inflammation by up to 35% and accelerates recovery²
- Chamomile: suppresses histamine response behind post-tattoo itching³
- Rosehip Oil: reduces scarring, redness and hyperpigmentation⁴
- Jojoba Oil: mimics natural sebum, repairs skin barrier without clogging pores⁵
- Avocado Oil: promotes collagen synthesis and reduces inflammation⁶
- Shea Butter: restores skin barrier with anti-inflammatory properties⁷
- Vitamin E: protects against oxidative stress and supports tissue repair⁸
The Cheapest per ml Aftercare in australia
Ink Nurse 500ml Pump = $0.20/mL ✅
Vs Bepanthen = $0.30/mL ❌
AND save 10+ tubes and boxes of packaging waste for the same amount of the nappy rash products.
Clear bathroom space with just this ONE PRODUCT!
Choose Australian Made > Big Pharma,
Support Local Community Growers and Tattoo Artists.
The only cream your tattooed skin needs.
✓ Fresh tattoo aftercare + recovery
✓ Daily moisturiser
✓ Suitable for sensitive + reactive skin
✓ Ink pigment rejuvenation
✓ Sunburn + irritated skin
No petroleum. No wax. No parabens. Australian made.
Replace multiple products in your bathroom cabinet with just this one.
Regular price
$100.00
Sale price
$149.99
Controlled Test: 100 Users Tried The 3 Most Popular Aftercare Choices. Ink Nurse Vs Bepanthen / Dr Pickles. Results Below 👇
Taylah - Golden Goose Tattoo
aftercare that works beyond the tattoo
Trusted across all skin types.
Aura Ramos - hibernia tattoo
Not Just For Tattoos.
Ink Nurse was built for fresh tattoos. But the same botanicals that heal new ink - Aloe Vera, Bisabolol, Rosehip Oil - work just as hard on irritated, reactive, and sensitive skin every day.
No petroleum. No wax. No synthetic fillers. Just fast-absorbing plant actives that calm inflammation, restore your skin barrier, and keep every centimetre of skin looking its best.
One cream. Every skin moment.
The only australian made 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, dermatologist-certified tattoo aftercare brand stocked by Spencer's (or any US retailer), joining our pharmacy footprint of 600+ Chemist Warehouse stores in Australia, with more major pharmacy and retail launches around the globe landing soon.
Manufactured in Melbourne. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. NATA, GMP, ISO, FDA MoCRA, and EU dermatologist certified. Trusted by tattoo artists and the tattooed community.
Tattoo education Voted top 40 tattoo blogs on the internet by feedspot - 2026
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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.
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First Tattoo Checklist Everything You Need to Know
Your complete first tattoo checklist: how to prepare before your appointment, what to expect during the session, the healing stages day by day, and how to look after a fresh tattoo through to full recovery. Everything from booking to aftercare in one place.
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Is Bepanthen Good for Tattoos? What the Label Actually Shows
The tattoo industry has recommended the same product for decades, and most people never read the label. As the packaging shows, the Bepanthen tattoo version and the nappy rash version share the same core formula. Here is how a nappy rash ointment became the default for fresh tattoos, and why Australian artists and clients are rethinking it.
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Sources for 'The Science': ¹ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ² I.J. of Molecular Sciences ³ Molecular Medicine Reports ⁴ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ⁵ I.J. Cosmetic Science ⁶ J. of Dermatological Science ⁷ American J. of Life Sciences ⁸ Indian Dermatology Online J.
