
While there are obvious limitations on how long a topical numbing product will work, Hush impressively pushes the boundaries when compared to most other numbing products. When using a numbing cream or gel the last thing you want is the numbing effect to wear off prematurely. Menthol – Provides a cooling sensation when applied to the skin, and helps calm burning, itching, and irritation.
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Green tea – When used topically green tea helps moisturize and hydrate the skin and reduce redness and irritation.
Glycerin – A plant derived oil that helps nourish and hydrate by drawing moisture into the skin and locking it in. Comfrey – A common ingredient in topical ointments due to it’s ability to promote wound healing, and reduce inflammation. When used topically it helps soothe the skin and reduce redness and irritation. Chamomile – Contains many powerful skin properties including: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic. It’s commonly known as a healing plant for it’s ability to soothe the skin and promote healing. Calendula extract – Contains anti-fungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps moisturize the skin and sooth redness, irritation, and discomfort. Aloe – Contains antioxidants, vitamins A & C, and is highly anti-inflammatory. It’s formulated with a bunch of natural ingredients that moisturize, hydrate, and soothe the skin - effectively preparing the skin for the damaging effects of a tattoo needle. And while most topical anesthetics offer little benefit beyond that, Hush is a little different. The primary purpose of a topical anesthetic like Hush is to numb the skin. Many people like to have a bottle of numbing spray on hand in case the effects of their numbing cream or gel wear off - common during long tattoo sessions. One of the benefits of using a numbing spray is that they work pretty quickly - between 5-15 minutes after application. Since the skin needs to be broken for a numbing spray to work, applying it before the tattoo process is usually ineffective because it’s incapable of penetrating the five epidermis layers of the skin. Most numbing sprays on the market are intended to be used during the tattoo process. Similar to cream, numbing gel typically lasts between 1-2 hours.
Numbing gel should be applied up to 1 hour before the tattoo process because it requires time to take effect. There is little difference between numbing cream and gel in regards to application and effectiveness. Most creams keep the skin numb between 1-2 hours. Since numbing cream requires time to actually do it’s thing (at least 30 minutes), it requires a small amount of planning beforehand to work effectively. Numbing cream is intended to be applied to the skin for up to 1 hour before the tattoo process.