Can I put Vaseline on my belly piercing?

Wash the area with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage.

Should you put Vaseline on a belly button piercing?

You should never use petroleum jelly on a navel piercing while it is healing. This and other ointments, such as bacitracin, are sticky and attract bacteria to the piercing site and hold it there.

How do you moisturize your belly button piercing?

If your skin is dry around your piercing, add a drop or two of tea tree oil to your sea salt solutions. Tea tree oil has natural antiseptic qualities and will help moisturize your skin. You shouldn't apply tea tree oil directly to the piercing, however.

What can I use to lubricate my belly piercing?

Grab your saline solution. Clean the area around your belly button piercing with a cotton ball, and the piercing itself with a q-tip. This prevents any dirt from sticking around during the process, and also acts as a lubricant for sliding the new jewelry in.

How can I heal my belly piercing faster?

Use a saltwater mixture (1/2 tsp sea salt per 1 cup of water) to help remove any dried healing secretions. Follow with a mild antibacterial soap and water cleansing. You could also use either one of these cleansing methods alone. First, remember to wash your hands with antibacterial soap.

Bellybutton piercing, what to expect, proper aftercare, who can and can't get pierced

What does a infected belly button piercing look like?

Signs of infection include: severe swelling with pain and redness. yellow, green, gray, or brown discharge that has an odor. red lines that radiate from the piercing site.

Can I use Vaseline as piercing Lube?

Use Plenty of Lubrication

Stay away from petroleum products like Vaseline, A&D ointment, and Neosporin—or other antibiotic ointments—as they may leave behind an oily film which keeps oxygen and cleaning solutions out.

What can I use to moisturize my piercing?

Coconut oil or almond oil are highly recommended during the first two months of your piercing healing. Both oils contain natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. We recommend the application of these oils once or twice a day.

How long is a belly button piercing sore for?

Compared to other piercings, belly button piercings have a long healing time. It can take up to nine months for this type of piercing to heal completely. However, you only need to avoid going in those bodies of water or tight clothing that may irritate the piercing for about three months, says Sobel.

Can I put lotion on belly button piercing?

Don't put anything on your belly button unless a doctor tells you to. That includes lotions, oil, and perfume. Even antibacterial cream and hydrogen peroxide may slow healing or trap bacteria inside your new opening. Wear clean, loose, and soft clothes.

What does Vaseline do on a new piercing?

DON'T use makeup, lotion, Vaseline, tea tree oil, or any other non-aftercare product on or around the piercing site. These contain ingredients that could irritate the healing piercing. DON'T stop aftercare until the entire healing process is over.

How do you lubricate a piercing?

Lubricant. Any kind of safe lubricant will help the taper slide through the piercing more easily. Plenty of jewelry shops sell commercial-grade lubricant, but you can also use plant-based lubricants, like coconut oil or jojoba oil.

What can I use to clean my piercing if I don't have sea salt?

Can I put baby oil on my piercing?

You should start the aftercare process by cleaning the wound twice a day—after taking a bath and before sleeping. One of the biggest no-nos when doing this step is to use baby oil or petroleum jelly, which is advice you might've heard a lot.

What can I put on an irritated piercing?

Gently pat dry the affected area with clean gauze or a tissue. Then apply a small amount of an over-the-counter antibiotic cream (Neosporin, bacitracin, others), as directed on the product label. Turn the piercing jewelry a few times to prevent it from sticking to the skin.

What can I put on a new piercing?

Clean the piercing with either a saline solution, a fragrance-free antimicrobial soap, or both once or twice per day. Rinse any soap from the piercing. Gently dry the piercing with a clean, disposable paper towel or tissue. Avoid drying with cloth since it may carry germs or catch on the jewelry.

How do I know if my belly piercing is rejecting?

How do you know if your belly button piercing is healing right?

It is important to monitor how symptoms change. If symptoms, such as pain, steadily improve, the piercing is probably healing normally. If a person suddenly experiences new symptoms, especially after a period of few or no symptoms, this can signal an infection.

Do belly button piercings make you look skinnier?

Yes, because it draws the eye in - AKA it makes you look slimmer. It's simple science: the eye is drawn to the piercing so your stomach automatically looks flatter.

Do belly button piercings get infected easily?

Infections are very common with belly button piercings because they're in such a vulnerable area. Signs of infection include: Yellowish-green discharge with a foul odor. Prolonged redness around the piercing, especially if it gets worse over time.

How long does a belly piercing take to heal?

Belly Button Piercing Healing Times. Even though it only takes a few minutes to get your navel pierced, it can take anywhere between nine months to a year to heal completely. Don't be fooled if your piercing appears to be fully healed after around four to six weeks!

Is salt water good for piercings?

The single best thing you can do for your piercing is to keep up a regular regimen of salt water soaks. These flush out the piercing, help to draw out discharge, stimulate blood circulation, and soothe irritations. We strongly suggest soaking your piercing at least twice a day—more often if healing is difficult.

What piercing hurts the most?

Is there a weight limit for belly button piercing?

Your size: Overweight people can get this piercing if they want, but it's not recommended if your navel becomes covered over by skin and fat when you sit. That can suffocate the piercing and build up more sweat, which makes healing more difficult and is a breeding ground for bacteria.