CBD For Tattoos
If you’re considering getting a tattoo or just inked, read
this! You know they can hurt if you’ve ever had a tattoo. Lingering symptoms
include skin rashes, burning pain, and more.
While we know it’ll hurt, CBD
is here to help ease the pain both before and after your tattoo experience. In
this post, we’ll cover how CBD helps with the most common complaints about
getting a tattoo, including:
- Itchiness
- Skin rash
- Redness
- Inflammation
- Sores
- Muscle pain
Getting Inked: How It Works
Tattoos go back thousands of years. Some of the earliest
human remains have tattoo markings emblazoned on their skin - often noting
spiritual elements. Just like our ancestors, tattoos are permanent markings on
your skin’s top layer and are created through ink and a sharp needle.
Today’s tattoo artists use a tattoo gun, which works in much
the same way a sewing machine does. The gun will penetrate the skin with ink to
make the desired markings and take the overall shape, usually several hours for
larger tattoos. During this process, you may experience painful
symptoms and bleeding.
While everyone’s pain threshold is different, you can
eliminate many symptoms by taking a few steps beforehand, such as:
- Taking ibuprofen or aspirin (not always recommended)
- Showing up well-rested
- Drinking some fluids with electrolytes
- Distracting your mind with TV or a book
How CBD Works
Apart from some tips on what to do to eliminate the pain of
getting inked, CBD may be one of the best, all-natural ways to find
relief. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of over 100 compounds
found in Cannabis sativa. The two primary components found in Cannabis are CBD
and THC (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). Unlike THC, however, CBD is not
psychoactive - meaning you won’t get high from using it.
When ingested, CBD, along with cannabis’s other 100 plus
properties, works on our ECS and sends signals to our nervous system, immune
system, and throughout our body to improve bodily response to a range of
conditions, such as those experienced by getting a tattoo.
CBD Tattoo Benefits
CBD helps the tattoo process, before, during, and after, in
several ways. Improved stress response, pain management, and relaxation are
just a few of the benefits of taking CBD or using a CBD
lotion. Other benefits include:
Anxiety
Sometimes, the bark may be worse than the bite. If you’re
prone to anxiety, this can be especially true. If you’ve worked yourself into a
frenzy before the needles hit your skin, CBD can help alleviate stress.
In 2015, researchers showed CBD conclusively reduced anxiety
disorders, including PTSD. Scientists also determined there “were minimal side
effects and an excellent safety profile.”
Pain
In 2012,
scientists noted that glycine receptors target cannabinoids in the central
nervous system. When rat models were treated with CBD, researchers discovered
they showed a significant reduction in neuropathic pain by targeting glycine
receptors.
Anti-Inflammatory
While getting tattooed, you might also experience skin
trauma and some shock, leading to inflammation. While NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs, can be helpful, they can cause unwanted side effects.
A better option may be CBD, as it’s all-natural and doesn’t cause stomach
bleeding or ulcers. In 2020,
researchers showed that CBD might help fight inflammation.
Natural Antiseptic
Cannabinoids contain powerful antimicrobial properties. This
can be especially comforting in a world that’s fast approaching antibiotic
resistance. In 2020, scientists released a report that stated
several cannabinoids showed potent antimicrobial effects against Gram-positive
pathogens such as MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant staph infection. They also
reported CBD’s ability to eradicate biofilms, offering hope for thousands.
CBD for Pre-Tattoo
Before you get inked, you’ll want to prepare yourself for the side effects, especially if you’re nervous. Start a CBD regimen three weeks before your visit to maximize the healing process. This will give your body enough time to build up the internal cannabinoids present in your system when activated by CBD.
Stay away from aspirin or other NSAIDs, which can cause
bleeding. The first week, start with 2mg of CBD per day and work your way up to
5mg a day by your third week. Apart from promoting faster healing, this
“build-up” in your ECS will help alleviate pain, anxiety, and skin responses.
CBD for Post-Tattoo
After your tattoo, you’ll probably notice some discharge
around the ink and redness and irritation. Some report it feeling like a bad
sunburn. You’ll want to keep the area clean for the first few days by applying
soap and water. You can increase your CBD dose during the first three days
after your tattoo to ease the symptoms.
After a week, start adding a CBD
lotion to the area. Start with a dime-sized application and work your
way up to a quarter-sized, depending on the severity of your symptoms. Our CBD
lotion provides joint and muscle pain and helps pain from bruising.
Long-Term Tattoo Care and CBD
Most of the tenderness should be gone after three weeks,
especially if you’ve been using CBD regularly. After twelve weeks, all of the
ink will have absorbed into your skin pigmentation, and it will appear in its
intended, most colorful form.
You feel great and look great, so why stop now? CBD offers
many more benefits besides comfort during your tattoo process. Keep using CBD
lotion and salve for healthy skin. CBD lotion
will also help keep your tattoo’s lines from shading or blurring. Also,
consider sunscreen when going outside, as UV rays can damage your tattoo.
Where To Buy CBD?
Always consider the source of your CBD. Eden’s Herbals
extracts all of our CBD from American-made organic hemp free of pesticides and
harmful solvents. We also certify all of our CBD in a lab-tested facility that
ensures our products are either THC-Free or contain the optimal THC levels for
our Full-Spectrum oils.
If you want to learn more about CBD for tattoos, contact Eden’s Herbals at
[email protected] today!
*These statements have not been evaluated or approved by the
Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure
any illness. Medical advice should be taken from a medical professional.
All of the articles on this site are written by 3rd party
content providers, expert bloggers or doctors not directly affiliated with
Eden’s Herbals.
Individuals should learn the risks and side effects prior to
taking CBD. Make sure to always check with a medical professional before
starting any new CBD treatment or medication that is not FDA approved.