Why Tattoo Lovers Choose Ink Nurse Over Dr Pickles or Bepanthen

The Tattoo Aftercare Dilemma

If you’ve just invested in new ink, your healing journey is just as important as the tattoo itself. But here’s the problem: most people are told to grab whatever’s cheap, familiar, or sitting on pharmacy shelves. That’s why names like Bepanthen or Dr Pickles often get thrown around.

The truth? These products weren't carefully developed for true tattoo care in mind - and that’s where Ink Nurse comes in.

1. Purpose-Built vs. Hand-Me-Downs

• Bepanthen: Originally designed for baby nappy rash. Thick, greasy, and petroleum-based. Not created for tattooed skin.

• Dr Pickles: A step closer, but still loaded with sticky textures and questionable ingredients that may clog pores. Not idea for a complete, high-performance tattoo healing journey. We recommend against any product that uses heavy waxes and will always stand by the fact a lightweight cream with skin barrier targeted botanicals is a better performer than heavy wax-based balms.

• Ink Nurse: A tattoo-specific formula that’s lightweight, fast-absorbing, and botanical-based. We designed it to skip the itchy phase, accelerate healing, and protect the skin barrier — all without petroleum or suffocating waxes.

2. Customers Notice the Difference

Ink Nurse users consistently say:

• “Heals faster without the flaking or scabbing.”

• “No itch, no greasy mess.”

• “Doubles as a barrier cream I actually use every day.”

That’s why Australia’s largest pharmacy chain, Chemist Warehouse, launched a new “Tattoo Care” category with Ink Nurse as the lead brand and not Dr Pickles or any other aftercare brand in Australia. They chose Ink Nurse as the best tattoo aftercare brand in Australia to lead the category, exclusively. 

3. Botanical Science Over Petroleum Jars

Petroleum traps heat, blocks pores, and can delay recovery. Ink Nurse flips the script with:

• Plant-based oils and extracts that hydrate and soothe.

• Anti-inflammatory actives to calm redness and irritation.

• Barrier protection to shield against infection risks, without suffocating skin.

This isn’t just about tattoos looking good on day one; it’s about long-term skin health.

4. Global Momentum

• Australia: #1 selling tattoo aftercare brand in Chemist Warehouse.

• United States: Launching with Walmart and retail partners like Spencer’s.

• United Kingdom + EU: Expanding with dedicated distribution and local compliance.

Wherever tattoo culture grows, Ink Nurse is there to support it.

5. Why It Matters

Your tattoo is an investment. Choosing the wrong aftercare can mean faded ink, infections, or even touch-ups. Choosing Ink Nurse means:

✅ Faster healing
✅ Less itch + irritation
✅ Long-term skin barrier protection
✅ Trusted worldwide

Final Word

Dr Pickles and Bepanthen had their time. Ink Nurse is the future of tattoo aftercare. Ink Nurse is purpose-built, dermatologist-trusted, and proven by tens of thousands of healed tattoos.

👉 Shop Ink Nurse now and experience why artists and customers around the world are making the switch.