Our aim is to bring something a little different to your tattoo experience. Tattoo studios are evolving and a higher, more luxurious standard is emerging, and so is our specialist skin care.

All of our balm is hand made and formulated from over a decade of experience, to bring you only the best in tattoo care. Four is the first tattoo care which is tailored to suit various skin types ensuring each tattoo gets the correct care it needs, depending on body placement. It is as important to us as it is to you that environmentally conscious and cruelty free remains top of our priority list, which is why we use sustainable ingredients and packaging where possible.

We make sure that only the best quality, natural ingredients make it into our tattoo care. It is important that what goes onto your tattoos will keep them protected and nourished, so no artificial colours, preservatives or chemicals can be found in our balm. Only highly moisturising and nourishing components have been specifically selected for the needs of varied tattooed skin types, making Four the most advanced tattoo care available.

Alice’s Story

Our creator, Alice Nicholls, began making Four balm when she was looking for an all natural and more feminine option to tattoo care, there wasn’t one. So with years of skincare and tattoo experience, Alice wanted to bring an alternative to the tattoo industry which was more personal and targeted to skin. With all the long term developments happening in the world of tattooing she felt it was important to keep up with the higher expectations and more luxurious experience coming into the forefront and with the new breed of client wanting more from their skincare she knew Four had to be something special.

Alice drew from her experience and education, chose a variety of hand picked ingredients and developed four beautiful balms excellent for tattooed skin. All natural and cruelty free, this mild care is perfect for everyday use and kind to all.

Alice Nicholls BA, Founder

Four is the only tattoo care tailored to suit skin type. Each balm was created to assist in the varied needs of tattooed skin across the body because no two areas are the same. The base of each hand made balm is made up of naturally moisturising oils which were specifically chosen for their excellent skin softening properties. To this base, vitamin rich oils are added to each for their specific purpose making them perfect for each skin type and your tattoos.

  • Four Dry is infused with Frankincense obtained from one of the five main Boswellia trees (Olibanum) in Yemen. It has been used for hundreds of years topically and orally for antibacterial, moisturising, pain relief and blood circulation properties. With the addition of Allantoin, extracted from the root of the Comfrey plant, this balm soothes and protects leaving the skin feeling like silk.
  • Four Oily is made with natural Lemon (Citrus Limonum), teaming with the Vitamin C required to regulate more oily areas, having been used over the years for reducing dark patches in the skin. Vitamin C is a necessity for the growth, repair and development of all body tissues including collagen. Coupled with complimenting all natural ingredients, this balm is perfect for your tattoos, new and old, gently maintaining the natural balance of your skin.
  • Four Mature is recommended for those over 50 years of age. The skin becomes more delicate as we age and needs a helping hand with healing. The luxurious scent of Geranium is not only cooling and calming but is also designed with potent cellular regeneration properties with the added healing benefits of vitamin B5. The skin begins to get more dry as we mature, so the highly moisturising oils give back to thirsty skin.
  • Four Sensitive has the mild assistance of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) which is a flowering plant of the mint family. It has been known for its many beneficial features including antibacterial, anti inflammatory and calming properties. This balm is completely natural, using only five ingredients, it is gentle and kind to sensitive skin.

Testimonials from our customers

“I love it! The aftercare products are amazing, it smells fabulous and goes onto the skin nicely. It makes my skin so soft.”

Shelly

“I am extremely sensitive and Four actually soothed my dry, tattooed skin. I highly recommend.”

Helen – Tattoo artist

“I use this aftercare for my permanent cosmetics clients and they adore it as much as I do.”



Suzanne

“My skin has been so dry and sore I was worried about my tattoos. Nothing worked until I tried this. Recommended 110%.”

Laura

“Even after a few days of using the balm I’m noticing a difference. My dry areas feel relieved already.”


Sarah

“My older tattoos haven’t looked this fresh in years.”

Julien

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  • Four Dry is infused with Frankincense obtained from one of the five main Boswellia trees (Olibanum) in Yemen. It has been used for hundreds of years topically and orally for antibacterial, moisturising, pain relief and blood circulation properties. With the addition of Allantoin, extracted from the root of the Comfrey plant, this balm soothes and protects leaving the skin feeling like silk.
  • Four Oily is made with natural Lemon (Citrus Limonum), teaming with the Vitamin C required to regulate more oily areas, having been used over the years for reducing dark patches in the skin. Vitamin C is a necessity for the growth, repair and development of all body tissues including collagen. Coupled with complimenting all natural ingredients, this balm is perfect for your tattoos, new and old, gently maintaining the natural balance of your skin.
  • Four Mature is recommended for those over 50 years of age. The skin becomes more delicate as we age and needs a helping hand with healing. The luxurious scent of Geranium is not only cooling and calming but is also designed with potent cellular regeneration properties with the added healing benefits of vitamin B5. The skin begins to get more dry as we mature so the high moisturising oils give back to thirsty skin.
  • Four Sensitive has the mild assistance of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) which is a flowering plant of the mint family. It has been known for its many beneficial features including antibacterial, anti inflammatory and calming properties. This balm is completely natural, using only five ingredients, it is gentle and kind to sensitive skin.