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 - Phase Two Completed.
Tribal scarification on arms, legs and back
10g tongue
14g vertical nipple
6g lobes and 2nd; 8g -3rd and 10g - 4th