Is antibacterial soap good for nose piercings?

Is antibacterial soap good for nose 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.

Is Dial antibacterial soap safe for piercings?

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.

Is it bad to use rubbing alcohol on a nose piercing?

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.) Twice a day saturate a cotton swab or Q-Tip with the cleaning solution, apply to the pierced area, let soak for a few minutes.

Why can’t I put alcohol on my nose piercing?

Harsh antiseptic products such as Bactine, bacitracin, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or tea tree oil should not be used to clean nose piercings, as these can irritate and/or damage the skin, and prolong healing. Avoid using make-up to cover the piercing.

Can I use saline nasal spray to clean my piercing?

This wound wash for piercings is great for cleaning new piercings or general cleaning and upkeep of healed piercings. Gentle mist saline spray with a special mist tip is isotonic, drug free, preservative free, no burning or stinging.

Can I wash my face with soap after nose piercing?

You can wash your face even after getting a new nose piercing. You can wash your face as you ordinarily would, but you need to avoid the nose area. Also, avoid getting any face wash or bathing soap in it either. You can always follow up by washing your face with toner or moisturizer as you would on a typical day.

Can I wash my hair after nose piercing?

Any hair products like shampoo should not get onto the piercing as they are irritants that will inflame the piercing. If some of these products get on your ear, be quick to rinse out under the shower. It is wise to simply wrap your head in a turban and let it air dry.