Soaps should never be used directly on or in your piercing. No antibacterial soaps! Dial Gold (and other soap alike) is no longer recommended for use in piercing aftercare.
Also, what kind of antibacterial soap is good for piercings?
Avoid sexual contact until the piercing is fully healed, from 6-10 weeks. To clean, use warm water with a cleansing agent of antibacterial soap (i.e., Phisoderm, Bactine, or liquid antibacterial soaps such as Dial, Lever 2000, or Softsoap) and avoid perfumed products. Dilute 50/50 with water if irritation occurs.
Can I use Dial soap on my ear piercing?
Use a natural, fragrance-free, and dye-free soap. Stay away from harsh antibacterial soaps, especially those containing triclosan (like Dial®). If you find cleaning with soap is too harsh—if the skin around the piercing is becoming dry, red, or irritated—go back to salt water soaks and/or saline rinses.
Is Dove antibacterial soap?
Effective cleansing For effective cleansing that protects your skin from dryness, reach for Dove Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar. This moisturizing Beauty Bar with antibacterial properties removes bacteria in seconds*. E.coli Lasting moisture Sometimes, regular washing can leave your skin feeling dry.
Can you use Dawn dish soap on piercings?
NO ALCOHOL! DISH SOAP ONLY! The most important thing you should do when you receive jewelry from anywhere is to clean it.
What can I use to clean my piercing if I don’t have sea salt?
You can use warm water and soap. Just keep it clean. Alcohol is okay too. If you want to use salt water, that’s fine but not necessary.
Can I use baby soap to clean my piercing?
To clean your piercing, you can use "BACTINE" using a Q-Tip or you can wash with a MILD FACIAL CLEANSER or Baby Soap Wash. Gently clean the piercing two times a day. (Make sure your cleanser does NOT contain Alpha Hydroxy or any other Acids, as they can irritate and inflame the piercings. DO NOT pick at your piercing!
What do you put on an infected ear piercing?
Treating the infection at home:
- Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day.
- Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments.
- Don’t remove the piercing.
- Clean the piercing on both sides of your earlobe.
How long do you soak a piercing in salt water?
First of all, always start with clean hands to care for your piercing; wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. In a small bowl, combine a pinch of non-iodized fine-grain sea salt (about 1/8 teaspoon) and about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of very warm water. Soak the piercing in the mixture for five minutes.
Is Dial soap antibacterial?
Dial® antibacterial hand soaps are formulated with the bacteria-killing ingredient called Benzalkonium chloride. In time kill studies against commonly found bacteria, our formulas can kill 99.9% within 30 seconds and against some bacteria even higher, 99.99%.
What can I put on an irritated piercing?
Instead, gently wash the piercing with lukewarm water for a couple of minutes to loosen up and rinse away the lymph fluid. Make sure to pat it dry (to avoid more crusting) and, if you prefer, spritz with saline solution (this also prevents infection without dehydrating your skin with alcohol).
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.
Can I clean my piercing with just water?
Yes, you can. Just make sure you rinse your ears thoroughly after the shower to make sure that no soap, shampoo, or conditioner residue remains. You should do this by gently allowing warm water to flow over the piercings. Yes, you can.