
The sun and time are the enemies of your tattoo. The powerful ultra-violent rays (UVR) of the sun change fade, and destroy all it comes in contact with over a period of time. It takes only 1 hour of direct sunlight to ruin a new unprotected tattoo. Color Guard ® Spray with its unique formula acts as a shield for your tattoo while it rejuvenates the appearance of your tattoo.
Color Guard Spray along with companion product Color Guard Stick were established to create exclusive skin care products to improve and protect the longevity of tattoos whether you are involved with water sports, sunning, skiing or working outdoors. The rays of the sun are very powerful and penetrate most cloth. So even though you might not be burning underneath that bikini bottom, your tattoo will be slowly fading. Color Guard is not a sun tan lotion. It is a product developed to combat the rays of the sun and preserve your artwork and the rich vibrant colorations Yes in any weather, sun or cloudy hot or cold. Unless you're indoors, wear multi layers of clothing or in a totally light filleted area, sunrays are always present. Therefore the sun deterioration of color is always present. The ultra violet rays of the sun easily pierce through clouds and fade color. Even more so in tanning parlors were the effects of UVA and UVB rays are twice as harmful.
The ingredients selected for Color Guard Spray cover the spectrum from sun-inhibitors to rejuvenators, moisturizers, to anti oxidants. All working together they combine to create this unique product for tattoo color preservation and renewal. It contains Aloe, Cumber and Willowherb extracts along with vitamins and minerals for optimal skin/tattoo care and rejuvenation. They nourish the skin and aid in keeping the tattoo looking new. This preparation has moisturizing and soothing effects on the skin. It comes in a convenient. 2 oz. non aerosol pump. Like all Lakeview Laboratories products they are not tested on animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to protect my tattoo even though it is covered?
The rays from the sun are very powerful and penetrate most cloth. So even though you might not be burning underneath your clothes, your tattoo will be slowly fading.
Will Color Guard give me a rash?
It shouldn't. Color Guard is hypo allergenic.
Will the sun effect my Tattoo on cloudy days?
Yes, in any weather, sun or cloudy, hot or cold. Unless you're indoors, wear multi layers of clothing or in a totally light filtered area, sunrays are always present. Therefore the sun deterioration of color is always present. The ultra violet (UV) rays of the sun easily pierce through clouds and fade color.
What are the advantages of Color Guard over other sun protection products?
Color Guard is not a simple sun protectant. It was specially formulated by skin care professionals to meet the very unique demands of tattoo enthusiasts. It will help protect and preserve the artwork and colorations of a tattoo for long periods of time.
Can I use Color Guard on a healing tattoo?
NO. Color Guard is not an aftercare product and should be used on tattoos no less than 3 weeks old.
Octinoxate: Sunlight inhibitor key ingredient in SPF formulations
Oxybenzone: Vital ingredient in SPF formulations
Octisalate: Vital ingredient in SPF formulations
Octisalate: Vital ingredient in SPF formulations
Octyldodecyl Neopentantate: emollient
Glycerin: a humectant helps retain moisture
Aloe Barbadensis Gel: Penetrated moisture absorbs UV light, helps skin elasticity
Canadian Willowherb Extract: antiscptic & skin clearing, helps reduce redness due to inflammation
Cucumber Extract: Moistureizer, soothing, skin tightening, anti itch, helps refresh tired skin
Vitamin A: Formation and maintenance of healthy skin
Vitamin B: important in growth cells
Vitamin C: promotes healing of skin
Vitamin D: helps improve skin feel and firmness
Vitamin E: Protects and restores skin, anti oxidant skin moisturizer