Number one tattoo numbing cream, Dr. Numb is a choice of the leading tattoo & body piercing artists.  Getting a tattoo done is a lifetime experience so to make it memorable experience rather than a painful one, trust these creams that help you get your body inked.

These creams were developed for use in children's hospital for surgeries firstly because it was not permitted to give them general anesthesia. So it was made to ensure painless procedures for them.

Components of such a product are anesthetic products mostly Lidocaine, allowable limit 5%, in water solution. It is useful because it does not natural skin integrity and also does not damage tattoo. Lidocaine functions as a local anesthetic and works immediately.

How to use a numbing cream?

•    Wash dry complete area that is to undergo treatment
•    Systematically apply nominal amount of cream on skin by rubbing
•    Put some additional amount of cream on area where you had rubbed cream
•    If possible place a plastic wrap to over that part to cover and protect it from drying and leave it there till professional removes it before procedure of tattooing
•    Wrapping is important because the heat generated in the wrap enhance the effect.

The process by which these creams work involves the suppression of nervous system and nerves of the part where cream is applied. These numbering creams are effective for up to 2-3 hours and need to be applied for at least 30mins.

Not only in tattoos, they find application in various other processes like piercing, laser therapies, chest hair & eyebrow waxing, hair removal permanently and other cosmetic treatments.

Why these have become so popular is because of easy application process as compared to the injections and greater effects than sprays that are available these days. They do not cause any side effects + are much effective.

Well many people have doubts whether these products are effective or not. Fact is that they are useful when applied properly. A good numbing cream can keep you from feeling any sensation in the area of application for up to 3hours, enough time for a tattoo to be completed. It is always advisable to consult a doctor before using any such product because they may prescribe some compounded creams that may be more effective or may advise when to apply the cream depending upon the size of tattoo and rate at which cream is going to be absorbed by skin.