I've been using Belly Paste on the stretch mark hot spots for years, like my tummy and my thighs, for prevention purposes. And then I went for a full thigh tattoo... Normally a tattoo of that size would take weeks to properly heal, with lots of scabs. BUT mine healed within a couple of days, minimal scabs, minimal itch. My skin was strong and my tattoo is beautiful!! Thanks to Belly Paste!!