Can you go in ocean after piercing?

You should avoid swimming for at least 24 hours after having a piercing, and ideally until it has healed properly. While it's still healing, it's important to keep the piercing dry as there's a risk of infection.

How long after a piercing can you swim in the ocean?

You can but you need to avoid swimming after ear piercing for at least 24 hours – but ideally, until the piercings have healed properly. This removes the risk of picking up an infection from the water in swimming pools, lakes and rivers, and the sea.

Will salt water infect a new piercing?

Swimming in the ocean.

Yes, the ocean is salt water, but it's not sterile, and it could introduce a myriad of various germs to your piercing. In fact, the Wound Care Society warns that salt water contains numerous other particles that could worsen a wound or open your skin.

Why is sea salt good for piercings?

The Recovery Aftercare Sea Salt helps the healing process of new piercings by soothing irritated skin, reduce swelling, minimize scaring and removing crust and bacteria. Cleaning new piercings, especially using a saline solution soak, is important in order for them to heal properly.

Is saltwater good for ear 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.

Ocean Water

How many weeks do you sea salt soak a piercing?

1/8 TEASPOON of SEA SALT

Drench a cotton ball in the salt solution and hold it on the piercing for 3-5 minutes. Afterwards, use a Q-tip or another cotton ball to remove any dried matter from around the piercing. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day for the first 2 weeks and then once a day for the following 4 weeks.

How do you protect new piercings when swimming?

You can purchase a water-resistant bandage to cover your piercing during swimming activities. If you're worried about a bandage falling off, opt for a swimming cap or waterproof band that covers the ears. Whatever you choose, make sure your ear piercing is completely covered so that water does not get inside.

Can I swim with an infected piercing?

It's possible to pick up an infection from any body of water, so while your piercing heals you should avoid swimming in: swimming pools. streams, lakes and rivers.

How do I cover my ear piercing to go swimming?

You can also use a swimming cap to cover your ear piercings while swimming. Ensure that you buy one designed to protect the ears as some of them don't. Tie your hair up to get it out of the way, and then pull the swimming cap to cover all the necessary areas.

How long after a cartilage piercing can I swim?

Swimming. Do not go swimming or explore a body of water right after you have been pierced. Pools, lakes and oceans will expose your piercing to a sea of bacteria that will cause an infection. Ideally, you should wait for at least a week and clean after every time you take a swim.

Can you shower after ear piercing?

Showering: Shower like you normally do; the last thing you will do while in the shower is clean your piercing. Lather up some mild, fragrance free, non-antibacterial soap in your hands and gently wash your piercing. You want enough friction to clean the piercing, but not so much that you cause trauma to it.

Does sea salt burn on piercings?

Salt is a preservative and too much will burn and irritate your piercing.

Can you use tap water for sea salt soaks?

Making a Medicinal Sea Salt Soak. Purchase 1 gallon (3.8 L) of purified water, or purify tap water at home. You can pour tap water through a water filter, or purchase purified water if you don't have access to one — just make sure the bottle is labelled as purified.

Is saline or salt water better for piercings?

We recommend purchasing sterile saline solution, rather than mixing your own. First of all, when mixing sea salt with water, you will almost never achieve the correct concentration; too much salt will dry out the tissue and result in complications with healing.

Does sea salt heal piercings faster?

Sea salt water rinses will speed healing and ease the healing process. Avoid drinking alcohol for the first weeks. Alcohol will increase your swelling and can make your piercing bleed.

Is bottled water OK for piercings?

Cleaning Solutions

Dissolve 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon (. 75 to 1.42 grams) of non-iodized (iodine-free) sea salt into one cup (8 oz / 250 ml) of warm distilled or bottled water. A stronger mixture is not better; a saline solution that is too strong can irritate the piercing.

How can I make my piercing heal faster?

To speed things up, clean the piercing every day with mild soapy water. Don't irritate the skin around the piercing and avoid reopening the wound, which could slow down healing time. Give the tissue around the piercing plenty of time to heal before you change the jewelry.

How do you know if your body is rejecting a piercing?

Is aloe vera good for piercing?

Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera is an effective remedy to heal your wounds[4] and it can help with the healing your piercing. The best part is that aloe vera can even be used for sensitive skin without any harmful effects. In a bowl of cold water, soak the aloe vera leaf for 15 minutes.

What is the best piercing aftercare?

What should I avoid after ear piercing?

Stay out of pools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water while your piercing is healing. Don't fiddle with your piercings. Don't touch a new piercing or twist the jewelry unless you're cleaning it. Keep clothing away from the piercing, too.

Can you swim with a new lobe piercing?

It is generally a good idea to wait 2 to 3 weeks after the ear piercing to go swimming. The first two weeks are when your new piercings are most susceptible to infection and swimming during this time carries some risk. Swimming in lakes or ponds is discouraged due to the high levels of bacteria in the water.

Should I twist my ear piercing?

While cleaning the piercing area, rotate the earring 360 degrees, or one full turn. Only turn the earring during aftercare, when the piercing site is wet. When the piercing site is dry, it may feel crusty or sticky –and turning earrings at other times will lead to irritation and infection.

Can you go in the ocean after a cartilage piercing?

You should avoid swimming for at least 24 hours after having a piercing, and ideally until it has healed properly. While it's still healing, it's important to keep the piercing dry as there's a risk of infection.

Should I twist my cartilage piercing?

No, you should not twist your cartilage piercing as this can prevent healing. Just wiping the cleaning solution over the front and back of the piercing should be enough.