FAQS
TKTX Numbing Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TKTX numbing cream — safety, usage, authenticity, and wholesale pricing. Can’t find your answer? Contact us →
1. Safety & Skin Compatibility
Yes — when used as directed, TKTX is a safe topical anesthetic. It undergoes strict quality control and testing at our manufacturing facility.
That said, everyone’s skin is different. We always recommend a patch test — apply a small amount to your inner arm, wait 24 hours, and check for any reaction before using it on a larger area.
Stop using immediately if you notice unusual redness, itching, swelling, or irritation, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
TKTX is fragrance-free and designed to be hypoallergenic, which makes it suitable for most people with sensitive skin.
However: always patch test first if you have a history of skin allergies or sensitivities. If you have a known allergy to lidocaine, prilocaine, or epinephrine, do not use TKTX.
If you experience any reaction during or after use, stop using it and consult a medical professional.
Yes — with caution. TKTX is widely used for microblading, eyebrow tattoos, lip blush, and eyeliner tattoos.
For facial work, we recommend TKTX 40% as the gentlest option. Avoid getting TKTX near your eyes or mouth. If applying near the eye area, be extremely careful and follow your practitioner’s guidance.
Never apply TKTX directly inside the eye or onto the eyeball itself.
No. TKTX is not recommended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women without prior consultation with a qualified medical professional. The safety of topical anesthetics during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been fully established.
Please consult your doctor or healthcare provider before using TKTX if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
No. When applied correctly — before the session, removed completely before tattooing begins — TKTX does not affect tattoo quality, ink absorption, or healing. TKTX only numbs the surface skin (1-3mm depth). It does not reach the dermis where tattoo ink is deposited.
Best practice: Apply TKTX before your session, wipe it off completely, and let your artist sanitize the area before starting. Do not apply TKTX during active tattooing.
2. Usage & Application
- Clean: Wash the area with soap and water. Pat dry completely.
- First layer: Apply a thin layer and rub in evenly.
- Second layer: Apply a thick layer, about 2-3mm. Do not rub this layer in — just cover evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap: Wrap tightly with clingfilm. Seal all edges. This step matters more than most people realize.
- Wait: TKTX 40%: 30-40 min | TKTX 55%: 20-30 min | TKTX 75%: 20-30 min
- Begin: Remove the wrap, wipe cream off completely, and start your procedure.
Yes — it’s the most important step you’re probably skipping.
Covering the cream with plastic wrap does two things: (1) keeps the cream from drying out, and (2) creates warmth that significantly increases how well the active ingredients are absorbed into the skin.
Without plastic wrap, the cream can dry out on the surface and most of it never penetrates deep enough to work properly. If you’re not getting the numbing results you expect, this is usually why.
This varies by concentration and depends heavily on how and where you apply it:
- TKTX 40%: 2-3 hours
- TKTX 55%: 3-4 hours
- TKTX 75%: 4-6 hours
Duration also depends on your skin type, the body location, and whether you used plastic wrap correctly. Thicker skin areas (back, ribs, outer arm) tend to metabolize the cream faster. Thinner skin areas (inner arm, wrist) tend to hold the numbing effect longer.
For longer sessions, you can reapply TKTX on the next section to be worked on — up to 3 times per area within 24 hours.
Yes. If your session lasts longer than the numbing duration:
- Clean the area to be worked on next with a damp cloth
- Apply a fresh 2-3mm layer of TKTX
- Cover with plastic wrap and wait 20-30 minutes (TKTX 75%) or 20-30 minutes (TKTX 55%)
- Remove, wipe clean, and continue
Do not apply more than 3 times on the same area in a 24-hour period. For full-day sessions (5+ hours), start with TKTX 75% and plan your reapplications in advance.
- TKTX 40%: 30-40 minutes
- TKTX 55%: 20-30 minutes
- TKTX 75%: 20-30 minutes
The longer you wait within the recommended range, the better the numbing effect. For small, quick procedures (lip blush, microblading), 20-30 minutes may be sufficient with TKTX 40%. For large tattoos, always wait the full recommended time.
No. All colors within the same concentration (40%, 55%, or 75%) contain identical lidocaine percentages and provide identical numbing results. The 7 colors are different batch formula variants — not strength differences.
Green and red are the two most popular among working tattoo artists — not because they’re stronger, but because they’re the two formulas with the longest track record. When choosing a color, pick based on what your studio prefers to stock — any color within your chosen concentration will perform the same.
3. Laser, Medical & Beauty Procedures
Yes. TKTX is widely used before laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, and IPL treatments to significantly reduce the sting of the laser.
TKTX 40% is recommended for facial laser areas. TKTX 55% works well for larger body areas. Apply 30-60 minutes before your treatment and remove completely before the laser session begins.
Note: some laser technicians prefer to apply numbing cream themselves. Check with your clinic before applying TKTX at home before a laser appointment.
Yes. TKTX is one of the most commonly used numbing creams for microblading, lip blush, and permanent eyeliner. TKTX 40% is the recommended concentration for facial cosmetic work.
Apply it 45-60 minutes before your appointment. Remove completely before your artist begins — leaving cream on during microblading can affect how the pigment settles in the skin.
Yes. TKTX numbing cream is effective for reducing pain during waxing, Brazilian waxing, and other body treatments. TKTX 40% is generally sufficient for these uses.
Apply 30-45 minutes before your treatment and remove completely before waxing begins. Always inform your waxing technician that you have applied a numbing cream — they may want to take extra care.
4. Authenticity & Quality
There are three things to check on every authentic TKTX tube:
- Holographic security seal on the packaging — this changes color when tilted under light
- Batch code printed on both the box and the tube — this can be verified with the manufacturer
- Professional packaging — authentic TKTX has clean, high-quality printing. Blurry text, spelling errors, or poor-quality packaging are red flags
The safest way is to buy directly from our official store — every tube is batch-verified.
When buying from other sellers, always ask for the TKTX Sales Authorization document issued by TKTX China Manufacturing Plant. Counterfeit TKTX is common — if a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Do not use it. Stop immediately. Then:
- If you paid by credit card, dispute the charge with your bankDo not use it. Stop immediately. Then:
- Contact us with your order number and photos of the product
- Report the seller to the platform where you purchased
5. Wholesale & Bulk Orders
MOQ is 25 tubes per box — one box is the minimum order. Wholesale pricing applies from 1 box upward. For orders of 1+ boxes, additional discounts apply automatically.
For custom pricing on orders of 50+ boxes, contact us directly →There are three things to check on every authentic TKTX tube:
Yes. We work with studios, beauty clinics, and resellers internationally. For distributor pricing on large recurring orders, contact us with details about your business — including your location, expected monthly or quarterly volume, and what authorization documents you may need.
6. Shipping & Delivery
We process and ship orders within 72 hours of payment confirmation. From there:
- Orders typically arrive at the destination country’s international airport within 4-7 business days
- Air freight transit time: 3-7 days depending on destination
- Customs clearance time varies by country — typically 1-5 business days
- For countries without direct flights: shipped via cross-border transport, approximately 25-45 business days
For full shipping details, see our Shipping & Refund Policy →
Yes. We ship to most countries worldwide. If we are unable to ship to your country, we will notify you promptly and offer alternative solutions, including transshipment through a third country.
Please note: import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility and vary by country. Familiarize yourself with your country’s import regulations before ordering.
PayPal orders: We submit the tracking code to PayPal within 7 business days of shipping. Log in to your PayPal account to view the tracking details.
Other payment methods (T/T bank transfer, Western Union, etc.): Contact us via email or WhatsApp for your tracking code.
