How to Take Care of Your Piercings

Getting a new piercing is super exciting! ✨
But taking care of it is very important to make sure it heals well and looks amazing for years to come.

Here’s a simple guide to help you keep your piercing clean, safe, and happy.

1. Clean It Twice a Day

• Use a saline solution (salt water) to clean your piercing.
• You can make it at home: mix ¼ teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of boiled water and let it cool.
• Gently dab the area with a cotton pad for 2–3 minutes.
• Don’t use alcohol, Dettol, or harsh cleaners — they irritate your skin.

2. Don’t Touch or Twist It

Your hands carry bacteria.

• Always wash your hands before touching your piercing.
• Avoid twisting or playing with the jewellery, it slows healing and can cause infection.

3. Be Careful While Sleeping

• Try to sleep on the opposite side of the new piercing.
• You can use a travel pillow to reduce pressure.

4. Keep Hair & Products Away

• Keep hair tied up to prevent it from getting tangled.
• Avoid makeup, perfume, or creams near the piercing.

5. No Swimming (For Now)

• Stay away from pools, rivers, or beaches for at least 4 weeks.
  These places have bacteria that can cause infections.

6. Healing Times

Every piercing heals at a different speed:

💡 Even if it looks healed outside, don’t remove jewellery too soon.

7. Choose the Right Jewellery

The type of metal matters a lot for healing:

• Titanium – Best for new piercings, hypoallergenic and safe.
• 925 Sterling Silver & Stainless Steel – Perfect for healed piercings.
• Never use brass jewellery for piercings — it can cause allergies, infections, and tarnish easily. Some sellers mislabel brass as titanium, so always check and only buy ASTM F-136 certified titanium for safe, healthy healing.

Watch Out for These Signs 🚨

See a piercer or doctor if you notice:

• Swelling or redness that doesn’t go away.
• Yellow or green discharge.
• Jewellery sinking into the skin.
• Severe pain or throbbing.