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Best tattoo aftercare lotion: Lubriderm vs. Hustle Butter vs. After Inked

See which of these three tattoo aftercare lotions my dad liked best. Plus, why tattoo skin care is so important.

I never even knew that tattoo-focused skincare existed until I happened to come across Lubriderm Tattoo Daily Care Lotion while shopping on Amazon one day. But once I stopped to think about it, it made perfect sense—I just never noticed them before because I’m not the target demographic!

Alba Botanica Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Review

A purely physical sunscreen that's affordable and doesn't leave a heavy white cast. It's also formulated with beneficial ingredients like vitamin E and shea butter.

I just spent the past week in Vegas, and boy, did my skin feel like it was actually sizzling in that 100-degree heat. The sun feels much stronger out there—and indeed, the UV index was 9 in Vegas today, compared to 7 in NYC. You can look up the UV index for your city here on the EPA’s website. It definitely served as a catalyst for getting serious about finding a quality sunscreen that I could apply on my body every day (without going broke). And I think I found it: Alba Botanica…