When it comes to tattoo aftercare, many brands advertise “NO oils” while using water as their main ingredient. It sounds refreshing, but here’s the truth:

Water is not a moisturizer on its own. It evaporates quickly, often leaving your skin drier than before—and your tattoo needs so much more than temporary hydration.

The Problem with Water-Based Tattoo Balms

Water-based balms require synthetic emulsifiers, preservatives, and often alcohols to stay stable and shelf-safe. These can:

• Dry out your skin

• Cause irritation, especially on fresh tattoos

• Provide only surface hydration without deep nourishment

• Introduce unnecessary fillers and stabilizers your ink doesn’t need

And here’s something most brands won’t tell you:

🌿 These synthetic additives will keep them from ever achieving a 100/100 safe rating on apps like YUKA.
Snake Charmer Tattoo Balm proudly holds a 100/100 rating on YUKA because we don’t use these harsh additives—only raw, clean, functional botanicals your skin can trust.

While water-based products can offer a quick sense of moisture, it fades fast—and so can your tattoo vibrancy over time.

Why Snake Charmer’s Potent Ingredients Are Different

At Snake Charmer, we believe your ink deserves more than lotion. That’s why our balm is crafted with 9 potent, organic, plant-based ingredients that feed, protect, and preserve your ink for life.

1️⃣ Deep, Lasting Hydration

Our Raw Shea Butter, Grapeseed Oil, and Moringa Oil penetrate deep into your skin, delivering real hydration and lasting nourishment that supports healing and keeps your ink bold.

2️⃣ 100% Active Ingredients

Every ingredient in Snake Charmer has a purpose.
No water. No fillers. No fluff.
Just pure, raw, functional botanicals that work with your body, not against it.

3️⃣ Naturally Preserved, Zero Harsh Chemicals

Most water-based products need synthetic preservatives to avoid mold. We use Radish Root Ferment and Vitamin E to naturally preserve your balm and protect your skin—without compromising your health or your ink.

4️⃣ Supports Skin Barrier & Healing

Our oils mimic your skin’s natural lipids, helping to repair, protect, and strengthen your skin barrier while aiding in faster healing for fresh ink.

5️⃣ Packed with Antioxidants & Nutrients

Snake Charmer is loaded with vitamins A, C, E, polyphenols, and omega fatty acids, helping protect your ink from fading while keeping your skin soft and resilient.

6️⃣ Non-Greasy, Breathable Finish

Thanks to Arrowroot Powder, our balm absorbs quickly, leaving a soft, matte finish without a greasy residue on your clothes or sheets.

7️⃣ Zero Irritants

No drying alcohols, synthetic fragrances, or harsh emulsifiers. Only clean, raw, organic care for your ink and your skin.

The Bottom Line

Water-based tattoo balms can provide a moment of hydration.
Snake Charmer delivers true nourishment, real protection, and long-lasting vibrancy—without sacrificing your health.

Your ink deserves more than lotion.
It deserves Snake Charmer.

Rated 100/100 on YUKA

Your skin is your largest organ, and your tattoos are forever. We believe your aftercare should be too. Our 100/100 YUKA rating is your assurance that what you’re putting on your skin is clean, safe, and truly effective.

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Experience the difference that 100% raw, 100% organic, 100% badass ingredients can make for your ink.