i got my first tattoo four days ago and i’ve noticed black bits coming off frequently. i followed the aftercare instructions given to me by my tattooist perfectly: wash with a non-harsh soap and warm water gently & daily, pat dry with clean cloth/ towel, apply bepanthen cream 3 – 5 times a day or when itchy. but whenever i change clothing (the tattoo is on my back), dry it, clean it, rub the cream into it or touch it, i notice heaps of black bits coming off it! it’s still too flaky & fresh to notice any loss of colour, but is this normal? i have NOT been picking at it or pulling the flakes off myself… they just come off when i rub the cream in! please help i’m paranoid it’s going to ruin my tattoo is this normal?

also… i read somewhere about being careful not to over moisturize. is it possible to over-moisturize and if so what are the consequences? is it possible that i’ve been using too much bepanthen cream? i just didn’t want my tattoo to dry out!