You should NEVER ever put any type of anitbiotic cream on a tattoo! It pulls out the ink, and blocks oxygen flow- which a tattoo needs in order to heal. All you need to do, is put a light layer of an unscented, dye-free, all-natural lotion on your tattoo 4-5 times a day. When it comes to cleaning it, most of the time just the soap & water that runs over your tattoo while in the shower is enough. If you prefer to clean it more... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071020083630AAN7QTH