Vitamin E or any other oil will help keep the flesh supple and reduces friction which might cause irritation while you massage away the scar tissue. I think lotion, therefore, will serve the same purpose unless the ears are still healing then you might consider something like emu or jojoba.
9 tattoos
Full sleeve begun June 2008 - 3/4 Completed.
Tribal scarification on arms, legs and back
10g tongue
12g vert nipple
Lobes: 3 x 4g; 2 x 8g; 10g conch