How do I clean my new piercings?

When it comes to healing your brand new piercings, less is more! That said, there are a few very crucial steps you should commit to during the healing process to allow your body to heal what are essentially tiny puncture wounds (with a piece of jewelry inside them).

2) Spray both the front and back of your piercing with saline spray (0.9% sterile saline spray) 2-3x a day.

3) If there is any visible crust or discharge, you may use a saline soaked q-tip to wipe the area.

4) Shower once a day and let the warm water thoroughly cleanse the site by washing away any dirt or crust. Spray with saline after the shower and pat dry if the area is excessively wet or damp.

5) Don't play with your earrings. Remember- infections are caused by the introduction of harmful bacteria. Excessive touching with unclean hands will most certainly lead to infection.

Do NOT rotate your earrings. This is old fashioned advice that will only irritate and delay healing. Don't worry- the earrings won't stick to your skin!

Do NOT use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or any other products on a new piercing because they are too harsh and can irritate the new piercing. Do not over clean your new piercings. This may cause undue irritation and delay healing.

After the initial 6-8 week healing period, continue to clean piercings once to twice a day with gentle soap and water.

BE SURE TO WEAR EARRINGS 24/7 FOR THE FIRST YEAR TO PREVENT YOUR NEW PIERCINGS FROM CLOSING.

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