Complete guide: Tattoo Soothe 10g Anesthetic Gel
The Tattoo Soothe anesthetic gel in a compact 10g format is a professional product designed to numb the area during tattoo and cosmetic tattoo (PMU) procedures. Applied on already worked skin, it helps reduce pain, swelling, and bleeding, allowing the client to stay more relaxed while you work with greater clarity and fewer movements. It contains a blend of active agents — 5% lidocaine, 2% tetracaine, and 0.02% epinephrine — and is intended for experienced artists.
How to use
- Start the session as usual without the gel and perform the first passes. The gel works best on skin already 'opened' by the needles, not on intact skin.
- Blot the area with a clean paper towel to remove excess ink and blood.
- Apply a thin, even layer of gel over the worked surface using clean gloves or a disposable applicator.
- Wait approximately 1-2 minutes for the numbing effect to set in. Optionally, cover the area with stretch wrap for better contact.
- Wipe off excess gel and continue working.
- Reapply during the session as needed or at the client's request, repeating the steps above.
- At the end of the session, discard any remaining gel used for that client — do not reuse it on another client.
Tips from us
- Apply a thin layer, not thickly. Excess gel hinders visibility and line control.
- Do not rely on it as a 'pre-start' anesthetic on intact skin — it works best after the first passes on worked skin.
- Apply sparingly: overly frequent reapplication is unnecessary and disrupts your work rhythm.
- The 0.02% epinephrine helps reduce bleeding, so the gel is especially useful on areas that bleed more.
- For very long sessions on large pieces, prepare enough product in advance — the 10g format is sized for a small to medium tattoo.
Warning: This is a professional product with active substances (lidocaine, tetracaine, epinephrine) intended for use by artists. Ask the client in advance about any allergies to local anesthetics (including those used at the dentist) and avoid the product if such history exists. Do not apply to mucous membranes, around the eyes, or on large open wounds. For hygiene reasons, use the product per client — do not repeatedly dip a used applicator into a shared container on open skin to avoid cross-contamination. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. This information does not constitute medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tattoo Soothe gel contain and how does it help?▾
The formula contains 5% lidocaine, 2% tetracaine, and 0.02% epinephrine. Lidocaine and tetracaine reduce pain perception in the worked area, while epinephrine helps reduce bleeding. Overall, the gel helps alleviate pain, swelling, and bleeding during the procedure.
Do I apply it before or during the tattoo?▾
During the procedure. The manufacturer recommends applying after the first passes, on already worked skin — not on intact skin from the start. On skin 'opened' by the needles, the active substances penetrate better, so the effect is fast.
How long does it take to work?▾
According to the manufacturer's instructions, you wait about 1-2 minutes after applying a thin layer, then continue working. The effect is temporary, so you can reapply as needed or at the client's request during the session.
Can I use it for microblading or micropigmentation?▾
Yes. The manufacturer indicates use for body art and cosmetic tattoo procedures, and the product is also categorized under cosmetic tattooing (microblading, micropigmentation, microneedling). Apply it on already worked skin and follow the same hygiene and allergy precautions.
How do I use it hygienically when I have multiple clients?▾
Treat the 10g format as a single-client portion. Do not reintroduce a used applicator back into a shared container to avoid transferring biological fluids between clients. Any leftover after the session is discarded — hygiene is more important than saving a few grams.
Is the 10g format enough for one session?▾
The 10g format is designed for a small to medium tattoo, with the possibility of a reapplication. For large pieces and long sessions, the amount may be insufficient, so prepare more product or a larger format in advance.
Product description
Tattoo Soothe Tattoo Soothe Topical Anesthetic Gel is used during a procedure to help relieve pain, swelling and bleeding from procedures. It has a swift, rapid-acting formula of 5% Lidocaine, 2% Tetracaine, and 0.02% Epinephrine. Clients feel less pain, artists can achieve greater clarity and work longer with less movement. The gel formula has a quicker numbing effect than most other numbing agents. So if you need a product you can count on to keep your clients in a more comfortable state, Tattoo Soothe Topical Anesthetic Gel is the solution. It can be used for body art and cosmetic tattoo procedures. How to Use Tattoo Soothe Topical Anesthetic Gel: After the initial few passes, place a thin layer of Tattoo Soothe Topical Anesthetic Gel over the area being worked on and wait approximately one to two minutes. As you continue working, repeat process, upon customer’s request. Specifications: Size: 10g 5% Lidocaine, 2% Tetracaine, 0.02% Epinephrine Topical gel for numbing Help relieve pain, swelling, and bleeding Manufacturer: Tattoo Soothe
Tattoo Soothe 10g is a topical anesthetic gel specifically formulated for the tattoo industry, designed to reduce discomfort during and after tattoo sessions. The compact 10g format is the individual per-client size — sufficient quantity to cover a small or medium tattoo throughout a standard session. The gel contains a complex of topical anesthetic agents (lidocaine and/or prilocaine in professional concentrations) that block local nerve signals, significantly reducing pain perception without affecting the quality of the artist's work. The gel texture ensures adhesion to worked skin without dripping or diluting ink — unlike sprays or liquid creams that can interfere with visibility. Tattoo Soothe is applied during the procedure, not before — it is a secondary numbing product that works on open skin (after needles have perforated the stratum corneum). Application: after the first 10-15 minutes of work, dab the area, apply a thin layer of gel, cover with stretch film for 2-3 minutes, then wipe and continue working. The effect lasts 45-90 minutes. The 10g format is ideal from a hygiene perspective — each client receives their own container, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination. Do not reuse the container on multiple clients. Professional product, intended for use by experienced tattoo artists.
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