Can you use Bactine on piercings?

Can you use Bactine on piercings?

The outer opening of the piercing is best treated using liquid antibacterial soap or Bactine. If the liquid soap is too harsh it may be diluted 50/50 with water (avoid perfumed products). Apply liberally with a cotton swab or Q-tip.

Can I use hibiclens on my piercing?

Do not use alcohol, Hibiclens, Betadine, fragranced soaps/lotions or petroleum-based products on your piercing. Do not twist or remove your body jewelry during the healing period.

Is Cetaphil good for piercings?

The only product you should be using to care for your new piercing is a mild soap like “Dr Bronner’s Soap” or “Cetaphil”. Use no more than two times daily. Apply a small amount of soap to the palm of your hand and combine with warm water to create a lather. This is the sign that your piercing is healing healthily.

Can I use chlorhexidine on my piercing?

This should be avoided: Wound cleaning products containing: alcohol, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine. All of these products are just too strong to wash the piercing with and makes it harder for the body to heal the piercing! It won’t fuse with your skin, that’s just an old piercing myth.

Can you put Bactine in your nose?

Do not spray near your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you are using the foam, shake the canister well before using. Spray the foam onto your hand and apply to the affected area. Do not use on large areas of the body, cover the area with waterproof bandages or plastic, or apply heat unless directed to do so by your doctor.

Does Bactine numb the skin?

As an antiseptic, Bactine can help to prevent infections, while the topical anesthetic in Bactine serves to numb the surface of a body part and temporarily relieve pain and itching on the skin.

Is Tea Tree Oil Good for piercings?

Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties that make it a triple threat in piercing aftercare. Not only can it be used to care for certain piercings during their initial healing process, but it can also be used long-term to minimize irritation and prevent infection.

Is witch hazel good for piercings?

Harsh chemicals may irritate your piercing. DO NOT use any products that have not been suggested by your piercer. This includes Neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, Betadine, Bactine, witch hazel, astringents, salves, antibiotic ointments, etc. DO NOT wear any tight or restrictive clothing over the piercing.

What Cetaphil is best for piercings?

Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser This is a mild, unscented soap that is gentle enough to clean your new piercing without drying out the skin. While showering, use a pea size amount of Cetaphil on your finger, gently massage around your new piercing for 30 seconds and then rinse thoroughly.

Can I use Dove soap to clean my nose piercing?

DON’T Use Harsh Chemicals No tea tree oil, alcohol, peroxide, antibacterial soap, or ointments. DO NOT use moisturizing soaps like Dove and Olay or antibacterials like Dial. These soap additives leave a residue that builds up in piercing and can contribute to irritation bumps.

Why is benzalkonium chloride bad for piercings?

Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These can be irritating and are not intended for long term wound care. Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.

Why you shouldn’t use alcohol on piercings?

Always wash hands thoroughly before contact with piercing. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced area by drying and killing new healthy cells.) (Ointments attempt to heal the skin & may slow oxygen transport to the tissue).