BUTTER
SHEA BUTTER
Helps soften and condition dry skin.
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The goods. The people. The work.
DURING + AFTER
Chocolate
PREMIUM TATTOO BALM
$14.992.65 oz / 75 g
One rich balm for the session and the care that follows.
- Helps keep skin moisturized
- Softens and conditions dry skin
- For sessions & aftercare
THE APPLICATION / CHOCOLATE
Start small.
Smooth it in.
Three moments. One thin layer. For aftercare, follow your artist’s guidance on when to begin.
01SCOOP A LITTLE.
Start with a small amount. Follow the product directions and use clean hands for aftercare.
02APPLY SPARINGLY.
Place a small amount onto the tattooed area as directed. For aftercare, the jar says to lightly dab.
03SMOOTH A THIN LAYER.
Spread sparingly. Follow your artist’s care plan for when to begin and how often to apply.
Artists can also use Chocolate during a tattoo session to maintain moisture, following the jar’s directions and professional hygiene practices.
INSIDE ARTE CHOCOLATE
What’s inside.
Get to know a few of the ingredients in Chocolate, and what each brings to the balm.
BUTTER
MANGO SEED BUTTER
A rich butter that helps condition skin.
OILS
OLIVE & SUNFLOWER OILS
Help keep skin feeling nourished and moisturized.
WAX
BEESWAX
Part of the rich balm base.
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Full ingredient declaration +
Isododecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Refer to your current packaging for the ingredient declaration and directions.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
The balm.
In their words.
It melts into the skin cleanly
…clients even came back asking where they could buy it.
THE ARTE COMMUNITY
For the artists.
For the collectors.
The artists who make it. The collectors who live in it. Care for the work that becomes part of your everyday.
IN THE CHAIR.
THE WORK IN PROGRESS / STUDIO FOOTAGE
MAKE THE CARE PART OF IT.
CHOCOLATE / ON TATTOOED SKIN
MADE WITH HEART.
ARTE / THE PALETERO CAMPAIGN
Made by tattoo artists. For people who love the work.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Get to know
Chocolate.
Can I use it during a tattoo session?+
Yes. Chocolate is intended for tattoo sessions and aftercare. Follow the product’s current directions and your artist’s guidance.
How much should I apply?+
Use sparingly. For aftercare, the jar directs you to lightly dab onto the tattooed area after the session. Spread a thin layer and follow your artist’s guidance.
How often should I use it?+
Follow your artist’s guidance and your current packaging for when to begin and how often to apply. Your routine will depend on your tattoo and the care plan you’ve been given.
How big is the jar?+
Each jar contains 2.65 oz / 75 g. Choose one or two jars above, or open the studio quantity option if you need more.
How long does one jar last?+
Tattoo size, application amount and frequency all affect how long a jar lasts. Start sparingly and keep an eye on how much you use before choosing a reorder schedule.
Is it vegan?+
Chocolate contains Cera Alba (Beeswax). Read the full ingredient list if you have a specific ingredient concern.
Chocolate balm or Arte Tattoo Lotion?+
Choose Chocolate for a rich balm intended for sessions and aftercare. Arte Tattoo Lotion is the lighter daily-care option positioned for healed tattoos. Follow each product’s label and your artist’s instructions.
FOR YOUR EVERYDAY ROUTINE
Healed ink?
Daily lotion.
Prefer a lighter texture for everyday moisture? Explore Tattoo Lotion for healed tattoos.
Arte Tattoo Lotion · $19.99 · Sold separately.
Arte Chocolate