Piercing Aftercare
Cleaning Solutions
Use H2Ocean Piercing Aftercare Spray or a homemade Sterile Sea Salt solution.
To make the solution dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of Non-iodized sea salt in 8oz of warm distilled water.
Stronger mix is NOT better.
Cleaning Instructions
* Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap and warm/hot water.
*Soak or saturate your piercing with the sea salt solution for 5-10 minutes. Let the solution air dry.
You can place the solution on a q-tip and go around the hole if that is easier for you. Go around the back and front of the piercing.
Clean the piercing 2-3 times a day.
when you use a towel or change be careful not to snag the piercing!
Oral Piercings
*Rinse your mouth with an alcohol free mouth wash after eating, drinking, or smoking. If you do use a mouthwash with alcohol in it, dilute it with water.
*When brushing your teeth, gently brush the piercing to remove any plaque build-up.
*Rinse with a sea salt solution 2-3 times a day.
What is Normal
It is normal for your piercing to have some bleeding, bruising, tenderness, and localized swelling.
During healing you may see some discoloration or have itching. You may have a yellowish-white discharge that hardens. This is called sebum and is a normal part of the healing process. Do not pick the crust off, the sea salt soak will soften them enough to wipe away.
Things to Avoid
*DO NOT USE Bactine, Iodine, Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Neosporine, Bar Soap, or Hibiclens
*DO NOT PLAY WITH YOUR PIERCINGS! No tugging, biting, pulling or twisting as this can introduce bacteria and keep the area swollen.
*DO NOT over clean your piercings (No more than 3 times a day)
*Try to keep pants, belts, tight clothing, hair products, and make-up off your new piercing(s)
*No oral contact, or contact with other bodily fluids.
*Avoid Swimming or soaking in unhygienic bodies of water (for example, Lakes, Oceans, Pools, Hot Springs and Hot tubs)
*Oral Piercings should avoid alcohol, beer, spicy food, and dairy products for at least 5-7 days. You may also want to avoid foods containing noodles.
*DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY before the recommended time. Piercings can close in minutes even if you've had them for years. If you want to keep your piercing, keep the jewelry in.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to call!
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