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What it does
What LOCK does for your tattoo.
Ink gripHelps hold pigment in place while the skin settles over it.
Faster recoverySupports the skin through recovery, so scabbing and flaking settle sooner.
Itch reliefCalms healing skin and eases the itch of regrowth.
Breathable barrierKeeps healing skin hydrated without smothering it.
Ink-Safe™ technologyMade for fresh tattoos, from the moment the covering comes off.
Consumer study
100%
of participants with a previous tattoo had a better recovery with LOCK.
Consumer study with 30 tattooed participants across Australia, the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Sweden, using LOCK as directed through recovery. Comparisons are with each participant’s previous tattoos, among the 24 who had one.
92%
recovered faster than with their previous tattoos.
7.8
days on average for scabbing and flaking to settle.
92%
had less itching or irritation than with previous tattoos, or none at all.
100%
would recommend LOCK.
100%
rated the comfort of their recovery as excellent or good.
100%
were satisfied with LOCK, and 73% extremely satisfied.
“Even my most densely packed work has healed in half the usual time.”
Steve Butcher, Global Top 10 artist, Los Angeles
“There was literally no flaking or itching.”
“Feeling fully recovered in less than a week.”
“This is better than anything else I’ve tried, hands down.”
Your protocol
Where LOCK sits in your protocol.
The second stage. LOCK carries your new tattoo through the 14 days of healing, from the moment the covering comes off.
Plan your protocol21 days beforePreparePRIME
Day 0AppointmentYour artist
14 days of healingRecoverLOCK
Once healedProtectSHIELD
Years laterRestoreLUME
The science
The actives behind LOCK.
A precise formulation, built around actives with a proven role in caring for tattooed skin.
Centella asiatica triterpenes
Asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid, the active compounds that support skin repair.
Bisabolol
The calming active of chamomile. Eases the redness and itch of healing skin.
Squalane and panthenol
Breathable hydration that keeps healing skin supple.
How to use
Through the 14 days of healing.
Begin once the covering comes off, usually 24 to 48 hours after your appointment. Apply a thin, even layer 3 to 5 times a day for the 14 days of healing, or until fully recovered.
Care note
Use LOCK on its own while you heal. Avoid direct sun, swimming and abrasion. Once healed, move to SHIELD.
The SKINGRAPHICA® standard
Engineered for tattooed skin. Proven on it.
Trusted by the world’s highest ranked artists and studios. Every formulation pairs Ink-Safe™ technology with proven actives, made in Australia.
Dermatologist approved
Suitable for sensitive and freshly tattooed skin.
Clinically proven
Well tolerated on repeated use, including sensitive skin.
Independently lab tested
Every formulation, before it ever reaches skin.
Ink-Safe™ technology
Cares for skin and protects the pigment.
Reviews
Chosen by the world’s finest artists. Worn by the collectors of their work.
4.89 reviews · 89% would recommend
Questions
What people ask before they buy.
Anything else, our concierge will answer personally.
Ask our conciergeWhen do I start LOCK?
Once the covering comes off, usually 24 to 48 hours after your appointment.
Can I use other aftercare with it?
Use LOCK on its own while you heal, for the cleanest result.
What should I avoid while healing?
Direct sun, swimming and abrasion, for the full 14 days.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Every SKINGRAPHICA® formulation is dermatologist approved and suitable for sensitive and freshly tattooed skin.
The next stage
Once healed, protect it for life.
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$155
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