Proper aftercare is the key to a successful piercing experience, ensuring your new piercing heals quickly and stays healthy.

This page offers all the essential information you need to care for your piercing, from aftercare tips and recommended products to healing times and what to avoid.

Read on to learn how to protect your investment and enjoy your piercing for years to come.

For External Body Piercings

Clean the piercing 3 to 4 times a day for at least 8 weeks.
To Clean: Spray the piercing site and jewelry with a sterile saline wound care spray.
Gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.

For Oral Piercings

Clean the piercing 3 to 4 times a day for at least 8 weeks.
To Clean: Gently swish a small amount of alcohol-free antimicrobial or saline mouthwash for 30 seconds. Do not swallow.
Clean with mouthwash after every time you eat, drink anything other than water, or smoke.

Wash your hands or wear gloves before touching your piercing.

Gently remove any buildup around the piercing site anytime you notice it.

It is not necessary to twist the jewelry during healing.

Don't use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or ointments on the piercing. These can be too harsh or drying, causing irritation.

Don't use homemade salt mixes. Using the wrong kind of salt or the incorrect dilution can damage tissue.

Sleeping on the piercing can cause irritation, particularly with ear piercings. Try using an airplane pillow and positioning your ear inside the hole.

Avoid swimming during healing. This includes pools, hot tubs, lakes, and oceans.

For External Body Piercings

We recommend NeilMed Piercing Aftercare, a drug-free and preservative-free all-natural sterile piercing aftercare wound wash. Available for purchase at our shop.