Green Goo Blog

In a perfect world, tattoos would never fade, hurt or harm a person’s skin. Sadly, this is not the case. Even though a tattoo artist may use sterilized needles and pigment—and they should—people need to bear in mind how getting tattoos can affect their skin. Because getting tattooed can dry skin out and make it sensitive, consumers should apply a tattoo lotion to keep their skin moisturized and ensure that tattoos look their best. After someone gets inked, it is common for scabs to form around the tattoo. In itself, this is not necessarily something to worry about. Typically, scabs will start forming about 3 days after someone gets a new tattoo. They usually look rather dull and are marginally higher than the skin around it. If all goes well, the scabs willstart flaking and peeling after 7 days or so and should fall away by about 10 days (be careful not to pull loose skin away, though—it can reopen a wound and impact how the tattoo looks). However, thicker scab...

Not for nothing are dogs called “man’s best friend” (they can be a woman’s best friend too, of course). When a family takes in a dog, it becomes more than a guard or a companion—it becomes another member of the family. As such, good dog owners do all they can to care for their pooches, including: •    Taking them to the vet regularly •    Keeping them up-to-date on their vaccines •    Keeping them on a nutritionally balanced diet Dog owners can also protect their pets’ health through products like mosquito repellent for dogs and animal-friendly first aid salves. These items help keep dogs safe while they wander and play outside. Dog-Friendly Mosquito Repellent It is no secret that mosquitoes can be harmful to human beings. However, people may not consider how dangerous these pests can be to canines. Mosquitoes have been found to transmit parasites like heartworms, which can enter a dog’s bloodstream and cause damage to the heart, lungs ...