When you’re looking for strong tattoo numbing cream, it can be hard to know what to believe. How do you separate marketing hype from a company claiming to have strong tattoo numbing cream vs. the reality of a quality, lab-tested product? Understanding a little bit of the science behind numbing creams will certainly help you make an educated decision. First, a quick vocab lesson: A numbing cream is a type of local anesthetic. Local anesthesia means that only a small area will be numbed during the session. This type of anesthetic will not make you feel sleepy or groggy, unlike general anesthetic, which completely sedates (think major surgery), and regional anesthetic, which numbs a large part of your body by targeting a cluster of nerves. Only licensed medical professionals can administer general and regional anesthesia.
The Active Ingredient in HUSH Numbing Gel
The local anesthetic we use in HUSH tattoo numbing products is called lidocaine. Lidocaine is a very popular local anesthetic. Many dentists use lidocaine during dental procedures, typically applying the anesthetic via injection. Tattoos are way more fun.
How Lidocaine Work and Why it’s Effective
The reason why lidocaine makes HUSH work is super sciency and we’re happy to discuss at length if you want to reach out. The short version of this very technical answer, though, is that lidocaine blocks sodium ions from moving into nerve cells. These sodium ions basically send a message from the nerve to the brain relaying pain. When the brain receives this message, you ‘feel’ pain. Lidocaine intercepts most of that ‘pain’ signal before it reaches the brain.
How to Use Strong Tattoo Numbing Cream
In tattooing, lidocaine is applied directly onto the skin; this is known as a topical application of lidocaine. HUSH Gel is made for your session: it helps take the edge off during your session; results vary by person and placement. Follow the label directions for timing. HUSH Healing Spray is for aftercare only.
Advantages of HUSH
Our tattoo numbing gel is made with 4% lidocaine. Helps take the edge off during your session; results vary by person and placement. Follow the label directions, and avoid getting any lidocaine product in your eyes, nose, or ears. We’re also proud to say that our products are never tested on animals and are free from parabens.
What you can Expect from a Strong Tattoo Numbing Cream
Even the strongest tattoo numbing creams will not give you complete loss of sensation. You may still feel the tattoo coming to life; HUSH Gel helps take the edge off, and results vary by person and placement. Our repeat customers are a mix of tattoo clients and tattoo artists. We offer numbing gel for your session, plus aftercare like Healing Spray. You can learn more about each of these products in our shop.
