Cheap? But Why are you using Vaseline?
You want to be the best? Give them the best.
When it comes to tattooing, every move matters — from your machine to your gloves to what you put on their skin. So why are some artists still reaching for Vaseline?
Why Vaseline is the Wrong Choice
Vaseline (petroleum jelly) isn’t made for tattooing — and it can actually work against you. Sure, it’s slippery, but it’s also a thick, suffocating mess that does more harm than good.
- Traps Moisture & Bacteria – Cuts off airflow to the skin, locking in moisture and bacteria that can brew an infection.
- Clogs Pores – Its gunky texture blocks the skin’s natural healing process.
- Fades or Patches Your Work – Trapped moisture can literally pull pigment before it fully sets, leaving uneven results.
- Not Tattoo-Specific – No skin-loving, healing-focused ingredients. Just petroleum.
Bottom line — Vaseline belongs in a first aid kit, not in your tattoo setup.
Why Bigfoot Machine Butter Pro Wipes the Floor with It
This isn’t just “another” glide. It’s built for artists who don’t play.
- Natural Lubricant for the Tattoo Process – No filler. No junk. Just a clean, consistent glide that keeps your needle moving like butter.
- Clean. Natural. Vegan. – Sunflower seed oil, castor seed oil, beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E. No fake stuff, no sketchy chemicals.
- Anti-Inflammatory Support – Soothes aggravated skin so your client can sit longer and heal better.
- Next-Level Glide – From stencil to final wipe — smooth, no drag, no drama.
- Where small goes along way....you only need a little to get the job done.
Tested in the Trenches
This isn’t lab-theory garbage. Real artists put it through real sessions. It glides. It holds. It delivers.
- Skin Stays Happy, Clients Stay Still – Packed with rich plant and nut butters that keep skin calm and nourished.
- Fights the Flare-Up – Naturally calms inflammation so you can keep working without a battle on your hands.
If you want your work to heal clean, last long, and make your clients brag about it — ditch the petroleum and grab the butter.