Wash hands with warm water and an antibacterial soap. Dry hands thoroughly with a paper towel. Place a glove on each hand. Remove the stick deodorant from the plastic casing. Place the deodorant in a microwave safe glass container. Use a stick deodorant instead of antiperspirants to ensure the safety of clients receiving tattoos. Antiperspirants contain aluminum, which is considered a neurotoxin when dispersed into the skin in large amounts. Antiperspirants are designed to block glands and prevent sweat from exuding out of the skin, which will impair the healing of the tattoo.
Melt the deodorant in a microwave for 30 seconds. Remove the glass container from the microwave using potholders. Pour the melted deodorant into a squeeze bottle. Fill the squeeze bottle one-third full with the melted deodorant.
Pour the liquid antibacterial soap and alcohol into the squeeze bottle. Use equal parts for each ingredient, one-third liquid antibacterial soap and one-third alcohol for the mixture. Screw on the top of the squeeze bottle. Shake the mixture.
Dispose of the gloves, glass container and leftover melted deodorant.