How Tattoo Numbing Spray Works. In simple terms, numbing spray soaks straight into your skin and targets your nervous system. Specifically, it only affects the tips of your nerves. The use of numbing creams and sprays has been a hot tattoo topic (recently discussed here in our Robert Atkinson profile and my new tattoo post). Blue Gel Anesthetic 1oz. Great for permanent makeup & tattoo procedures. This gel anesthetic is a powerful anesthetic that is SAFE FOR USE IN ALL TYPES OF BROKEN SKIN PROCEDURES. Once you apply the numbing cream to the tattoo skin area, it begins quickly absorbing into the multiple layers of skin such as the epidermis and the dermis. How Do You Apply a Henna Tattoo? Clean with skin with mild soap and water to remove dirt and debris, then put on a pair of gloves before handling the henna tattoo paste or cream. Hush Gel: Before breaking the skin, apply a thick layer (1/4th inch) of Hush Gel to the main surface area and edges where tattoo will be. Spread evenly, but DO NOT rub in to the skin, as this will cause evaporation. Getting a tattoo hurts! It's painful! Fact! But there is a way to fight the pain. We reviewed the best tattoo numbing creams on the market in 2019 for you! LidoNumb is a quality and effective numbing cream for painless skin procedures like waxing, tattooing. etc. It diminishes pain significantly and is safe to use. CEO of Paradise Lost Inc., Chris Haas has been tattooing since 1991. He specializes in Celtic knot-work, portraits, cover ups, and custom tattoo work. Delete is proud to be a sponsor and laser services member of the Fresh Start Tattoo Removal Program. The sole mission of Fresh Start Tattoo Removal is to help patients remove visible gang and prison tattoos of former gang members for FREE.