TINKture is a 100% natural Tattoo After Care blend that can assist to heal your new 'Ink'!
PROUDLY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND - Vegan product - Testimonials here
Made specifically to assist in the healing of new tattoos, TINKture is unique in the fact it is made from pure therapeutic grade carrier & essential oils. It doesn't just soothe, but will greatly assist the healing process.
The properties of the essential oils in TINKture are analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, cell regenerating.
Made from pure therapeutic products, TINKture (tattoo after care) has been made to assist with the following (if used as directed):
- Providing pain relief
- Greatly reducing swelling & bruising
- Providing relief during the itching stage
- Powerful but gentle antiseptic/antibacterial properties
- Aids in speeding the healing process
TINKture is a 'wound healing' product, a fresh tattoo, in all it's beauty, is a fresh wound and requires proper care & protection!
Tattoo after care products don’t need to be thick & greasy to have the moisturising affects required to stop the skin from tightening.
TINKture has lovely fine, light texture, it will not stick to clothing or bedding and a little goes a long way! A 30ml bottle will be plenty for a large sized tattoo. It has a shelf life of 12-18months (if stored away from heat and sunlight) so can be stored and used for subsequent tattoos.
TINKture comes in a convenient, easy to carry round, no leak dripulator bottle. Only a thin layer need be applied and is safe to use 'little & often'.
TINKture has been tested by some pretty tough tattooed critics and getting rave reviews from Tattoo artists & their clients in New Zealand & Melbourne, Australia.
Wholesale enquiries can be made via contacting: TINKture@LeEsscience.co.nz
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RAPture helps you get through those overwhelming painful periods during an ‘inking’ session.
It will help with that light headiness, help you recover quickly from feeling faint (and the nauseous that can come from it) that "I CAN'T TAKE ANY MORE" feeling. It's very easy to use, either inhale directly from the bottle or if you need a stronger 'hit', add 6-8 drops onto a tissue and inhale deeply. Use as & when required – it's brilliant and, like TINKture, 100% natural.
Testimonials
Pinky of Wellington told us
“RAPture has been a godsend when I have a longer sitting or get tattooed in a particularly painful place. It helped me to zone out and have the mental strength to endure the pain. Smells awesome too!”
Tara of Auckland told us
"RAPture helped through a long session on one of "those"spots. Calming and soothing. My shakes stopped and we finished my inner elbow, I wish Le'Esscience had made this when I had my ribs done! I'm loving the scents they create."
Ann of Melbourne told us
"I used RAPture today and OMG its really good, am blown away how much it helped me get thru the session :)"
Char of Wellington told us
Working in a busy tattoo studio, I have seen & felt my fair share of
tattoos. Some areas on the body are a walk in the park compared to
others. The pain threshold of the client has a lot to do with tolerance
too. For those don't deal well with pain (or even just those who want
to try something new), RAPture offers a unique, 100% natural chance to
ease you through the process.
We have been trialing RAPture with clients
for the last 6 months and have had a great response. I recently had two
3 hour sessions on my rib/hip area and can personally testify to its
benefits. It doesn't numb the pain completely, but just takes the edge
off and helps the body deal with the shock of being tattooed.
About
TINKture Tattoo After Care is a very exciting new product made by New Zealand Aromatologist Gillian Parkinson of Le'Esscience. It's a 100% natural blend made with therapeutic grade carrier & essential oils that can greatly assist in the healing of your wonderful new tattoo! TINKture won the Consumer Product Category (Nov 2011) at the Grow Wellington Bright Ideas Challenge - Award Win - What are people saying about TINKture? Testimonials here!
RAPture is the latest product and all ready receieving rave reviews! Like TINKture, it is 100% natural - you use it by deeply inhaling from the bottle (or drops on a tissue) during the particularly rough and painful inking moments! It is excellent at helping you get through and will revive you quicker should you feel faint & light headed.
Le'Esscience is owned and operated by Gillian Parkinson (Aromatologist NZQA). Gillian has a studio in Wellington, New Zealand, where she sees clients on a consultation basis and prepares 100% natural Aromatherapy products using pure high quality therapeutic grade Essential Oils, Carrier Oils & Hydrosols.
Stockists
NEW ZEALAND
ALC Headquarters
162 Cuba Street
WELLINGTON
http://www.alcapparel.com/
Tattoo New Zealand
17 Marina View
Paremata
KAPITI
http://www.tattoonewzealand.com
Angels & Unspeakables
122 Queen Street
MASTERTON
FACEBOOK
Powerhouse Tattoos
101 Taonui Street
PALMERSTON NORTH
http://www.tattoos.co.nz/
Daniel Ormsby Tattoo
90 Waitomo Caves Road
RD 7
OTOROHANGA
FACEBOOK
Spacifik Ink
Top Floor
AMI Insurance Building
131-137 Hastings Street
NAPIER
www.spacificink.co.nz
Lifestyle Tattoos
231 State Highway 17
Albany Village
NORTH SHORE
FACEBOOK
Streetwise Piercing & Tattoo (both outlets)
Level 1, 292 Broadway, Newmarket
AND
21A Queens Road, Panmure
AUCKLAND
FACEBOOK
The Tattooed Heart
202 Karangahape Road
AUCKLAND
http://www.thetattooedheart.co.nz/
Skinks Tattoo Studio
TLC Building
1158 River Road
Flagstaff
HAMILTON
http://www.skinks.co.nz/
Urban Ink Tattoo Ta Moko
239e Kahikatea Drive,
Frankton
HAMILTON
FACEBOOK
Skinsense Tattoo
16 Bulteel Street
NEW PLYMOUTH
FACEBOOK
GIZMOS Tattoo Studio (2 stores)
205 Queen Street
Richmond
NELSON
&
42 Bridge Street
NELSON
http://www.gizmos.net.nz
Steel Pulse Tattoos
416-Main Road Stoke
NELSON
www.steelpulsetattoos.com
Epic Ink
1b Morrison Avenue
Papanui
CHRISTCHURCH
http://www.epicink.co.nz/
Arkane Tattoo
22 Beswick Street
TIMARU
FACEBOOK
Visual Intelligence, Tattoo & Art Studio
134 Princes Street
DUNEDIN
Visual Intelligence
Agency Inc.
366a Princes Street
DUNEDIN
FACEBOOK
AUSTRALIA
Manic Ink Tattoo Studio
42 Rosebery Street
Altona Meadows
MELBOURNE
FACEBOOK
Sam Clark Tattoos
Noosa, Queensland
AUSTRALIA
FACEBOOK
Adding more soon!! Please contact Gillian on TINKture@LeEsscience.co.nz if you are interested in becoming a stockist of TINKture Tattoo After Care.
Wholesale Enquiries
Contact
Le'Esscience Limited
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
+64 27 6000 289
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TINKture comes in 15ml & 30ml size bottles
(a little goes a long way!)
FAQ's
When should I apply TINKture?
Best case scenario is to apply TINKture as soon as the tattoo is complete, before cling wrap is applied by your tattoo artist. This will assure a really good start to the healing process. After 2-3 hours, remove the cling wrap, rinse well with warm water and then reapply a thin layer of TINKture.
How often shall I use TINKture?
Every 2 -3 hours on the first couple of days. It will help with pain relief and assist in reducing any swelling & potential bruising. TINKture will also guard against possible infection. Remember, you only need a thin layer of TINKture, too much moisture may cause excessive scabbing (this refers to any moisturising product, not just isolated to TINKture).
How much should I use?
Make sure your new tattoo is well covered with a thin layer of TINKture – not so it's dripping, but a good layer applied to and around the area. Your tattoo should not feel tight or dry while using TINKture, if this does occur, reapply another 'thin' layer.
Should I expect scabbing at all?
Are there any possible side effects?
Please do not confuse a reaction to TINKture with pigment rejection, a reaction to the ink or being too heavy handed (this may cause unnecessary scabbing / 'sloughing', as would any moisterising product that is used too heavily). TINKture needs only a thin layer applied and is safe to use little & often.
I am experiencing pigment rejection, should I continue to use TINKture?
Yes, continue to use TINKture as normal as this will also help to relieve the symptoms of pigment rejection (pigment rejection can represent itself as a spotty rash around and/or through the tattoo, sometimes spots can form with small heads containing pus). The oils in TINKture are chosen specifically to assist in healing the skin.
How long should I use TINKture for?
For optimum results it is highly recommended to use TINKture for 2 weeks (no less) although safe to use for longer. Complete cell regeneration can take from 3-6 months, TINKture has properties that assist cell regeneration so its ideal to keep using once a day for as long as you feel necessary. Any unused TINKture can be applied to your tattoo to help keep it 'sharp & colourful' too!
I have a rash from being shaved for my tattoo to be done, can I still use TINKture?
Yes, continue to use TINKture as normal. The oils in TINKture are chosen specifically to assist in healing the skin.
What 's in Tattoo Inks?
Here are a couple of scientific articles which discuss what's possibly in tattoo inks
The Science of Tattoos | DERMAdoctor
In the Ink |Scientific American
Should you have a reaction to ink/experience pigment rejection, continue to use TINKture (as directed) as it will help to relieve the symptoms while continuing to assist in the healing process
Can I use TINKture for anything else?
Yes! TINKture can be used after the treatments of laser tattoo removal. Because TINKture is a 'wound' healing product, it is perfect to assist in the quick healing of these treatments. It provides pain relief, protects against infection and provides relief during the itchy stage too! Very favourable and positive feedback has been given using TINKture for this.
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