OUR STORY

OUR STORY

Australian built, artist led, backed by science.

“As a tattooer, I was frustrated with poor quality glides and aftercare. We set out to change this space for the better, using decades of tattooing knowledge and expertise to craft a beautiful range of products that gives the skin and artwork the care it deserves”

Jade Baxter - Founder

We’re here to make

tattoo care feel iconic.

Not a niche. Not an afterthought. A new standard in conscious, design-led
skincare — made for every story written on skin.

OUR STORY

BAMBOOGOO began in the tattoo studio.


Like most things in this industry, it came from a simple problem. The products available did not work the way we needed them to. Many were heavy, overly fragranced, or designed more for marketing than for the realities of tattooing.
So we made our own.


As tattooers, we see how skin heals because it comes back to us. We see how the redness settles, how the skin recovers, and how the work holds over time. Most brands never get to live with the results of their products. We do. That perspective shaped how we approached formulation from the beginning.


Bamboo became central to that thinking. Known for its strength and resilience, it led us to develop what we now call our Bamboo Complex, a formulation approach designed to support tattooed skin during recovery.


BAMBOOGOO supports both sides of the process. The artist doing the work, and the skin that carries it afterwards.
Tattooing is always evolving. Techniques change. Standards improve. We believe aftercare should evolve with it, and we are not afraid to adapt as the industry grows.
What began as a solution in the studio has grown into something bigger.


Today BAMBOOGOO represents a different approach to tattoo care. Studio performance skincare developed through real-world experience.


Born in Australia and proudly Australian made.

Jade Baxter
Originally from Melbourne, and having tattooed across Australia since 2001, Jade is now Co-Owner of the iconic Meiji Tattoo Studio in Adelaide. Starting out as an apprentice, Jade has tattooed at conventions, guest spots, and in her own studios, and even holds a Guinness World Record for tattooing. Jade’s background in pharmaceuticals combined with a diploma in Organic Skincare Science, and nearly two decades of owning her own studio were the inspiration behind the creation of Bamboogoo.
Stu Pagdin
A world-renowned and highly respected tattoo artist, Stu began tattooing in the UK in 2005 before relocating to Australia in 2013. Having owned studios in Australia for over 10 years, Stu is known for his signature Japanese inspired large-scale work. As Co-Owner of Meiji Tattoo Studio in Adelaide, he also has influence across the wider tattoo industry, from product launches to collaborations, and is widely regarded as an unspoken industry icon.