The needle under the skin, the ink flowing, blood and pain - that's part of tattooing, as is the beautiful end result. As someone who enjoys this body decoration, I know the beautiful sides of it as well as the not so beautiful side: the pain!
But there is a remedy: CBD.
Pain from A like “Ouch” to Z like “Zefix”
Anyone who has had a tattoo on several parts of their body or has a larger tattoo will know the different levels of pain . If the skin is thin, it hurts, if there are a lot of nerves under the skin, it hurts even more and in some places you can feel almost nothing. There are people who tolerate this pain well or even enjoy it.
How can someone who is sensitive to pain get a tattoo? Many people ask themselves this question when getting a tattoo for the first time. There's an easy way to find out: do it! Start with a small tattoo. If you have to assume from your own experience that it will be extremely painful, you can resort to aids.
What helps against pain when tattooing?
Anesthetic creams
Anesthetic creams often contain a combination of local anesthetics and other substances. Most anesthetic creams contain an active ingredient such as lidocaine, which causes local anesthesia, or epinephrine, which constricts blood vessels, reducing pain and bleeding.
Not all numbing creams are suitable for everyone! Be sure to speak to a doctor or tattoo artist before using such a cream. You may also experience an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients.
Cool packs
The cooling itself can relieve pain in the tattooed area. However , narrowing of the pores can sometimes be bad for the result. The tattoo must be washed warm to hot several times a day, so constant cooling is not possible.
CBD drops
Cannabidiol, a component of the hemp plant , is increasingly being used as a natural pain reliever. CBD - the abbreviation for cannabidiol - can affect the receptors in the body that are responsible for pain perception. Drops are common, but CBD can be taken in several ways. Unfortunately, what still needs to be added about CBD preparations is the fact that there is still no scientific consensus on effectiveness. Although numerous studies prove the calming, relaxing and pain-relieving effects of CBD , further findings are still needed to confirm the pain relief effect of CBD.
Trying instead of studying – CBD drops before tattooing
With my second tattoo, I learned about the pain I had heard about. It wasn't breathtaking, just very uncomfortable. More tattoos followed, the pain was always there. Of course, because the pain is part of it, like the needle under the skin. However, with my biggest body jewelry to date, I wanted to be on the safe side. My thought was that you could certainly do something about the pain when tattooing with CBD drops . So I got Pain Killer CBD drops just to be on the safe side. These were taken approximately 30 minutes before needle placement. And…? It was the most comfortable 2.5 hours under the needle I've ever had. Placebo effect? Possible! As already mentioned, there are studies that indicate a positive effect on chronic pain. Everyone has to find their own way to assess whether CBD is exactly the right thing for tattooing. For me that was it and maybe CBD is the right companion for body decoration for you too. Of course, you have to pay attention to quality when choosing the drops and contents.
Where can I get quality CBD?
Even if the differences in CBD drops are not particularly noticeable, there are a few things to consider, especially when it comes to quality. You should ask yourself the following questions:
- Where does the raw material, i.e. the hemp plant, come from?
- Was the plant grown organically?
- What path did the product have to travel?
- How is the CBD obtained?
- What other ingredients are in the product besides CBD?
If you pay attention to these features, you will have great experiences with high-quality CBD products . At hempplatz we show the world made of hemp - therefore of course high-quality dealers and producers of hemp products, including CBD.
Conclusion
CBD can be an alternative to pain during tattooing, at least from my personal experience. However, science still has a lot of work to do before valid general statements can be made about CBD. Important points when taking CBD drops before a tattoo are:
- Check with the tattoo artist, or better yet with a doctor
- Pay attention to the quality and origin of the hemp product
- Do not overestimate the effect, as it also depends on personal factors
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