I would like to start out by saying I have a pretty intense needle phobia. To the point where I avoid medical intervention at all costs. So of course on my personal bucket list I needed a tattoo, to prove to myself what a badass I was. That being said, I'm too old for pride and I researched over the counter topical creams for about three months. I listened to people's personal ideas on how it could affect the quality of the tattoo, so I waited to post this. I got my tattoo on May 1st 2017, and it is now July 20th 2017. I will include pictures of both.I followed all of the directions that a fellow commentor posted. I showered, exfoliating the area (inside of left arm). Towel dryer, rubbed area with hand sanitizer. I then applied a dime size amount to the area, rubbing it in for a larger part than where the tattoo was. I then got another dime amount and layed it on the area. Next I had my sister help wrap my arm TIGHT in Saran Wrap, careful to not smear the concentrated blob too much.I left the Saran Wrap on for about 45 minutes, until I got there. I wiped the excess off with a baby wipe. Wasn't sure if it worked. Ended up being about two hours before the needle even touched me. At this point, I was shaking and nauseous. Terrified it wasn't going to work, looking for an out, weighing the embarrassement of blowing chunks on the dude or passing out. I said to myself, you have come to far.The needle touched, I didn't even know it. I said, "that's it?", the guy laughed. About 45 minutes later, still nothing. I felt a sensation on the very inside, by my armpit, but nothing even close to pain.Time of application, 12:30pm. End of tattoo, about 3:15.