Article: Many temporary tattoos are advertised as being waterproof, but the addition of soap may affect your tattoo. Plus, if you are scrubbing your skin clean, the friction will start to tear the ink from your skin. It's ok to swim or shower with a waterproof temporary tattoo, just try not to soak it in a bath or allow it to come into contact with soap, body wash, or oils. Though most people consider petroleum jelly a moisturizer, it actually works by sealing the moisture into your skin, almost like a piece of plastic. Clear nail polish will have the same sealing effect as the petroleum jelly, but it won't be as messy, since it will dry on your skin. These substances are all highly absorbent, and can soak up the natural oils on your skin that would start to break down the ink in your tattoo. Be careful not to inhale these powders, as they can be harmful to your lungs. If the tattoo is simple and a single color, a thin or sharp-tipped permanent marker can be used to give the tattoo new life. Trace over the tattoo design with a marker of the same color and fill in with ink. It won't last longer than a day or two at most. The excessive sweat and movement of your skin can cause the tattoo to fade faster, especially if it is rubbing against your work-out clothes.
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Wash the areas around the tattoo, not the tattoo itself. Cover your tattoo with petroleum jelly, which can act as a sealant. Use baby powder, corn starch, or talcum powder on the tattoo. Go over your tattoo with a permanent marker when it begins to fade. Take a break from working out.