I Peirced my Cartiledge and realized im going to the beach in like.. a week and a half. Would salt water affect a recent peircing?
2006-07-20 05:22:15 · 9 answers · asked by snoozysuz49 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
AHH are these other people joking?! No, it wouldn't necessarily hurt, but it is NOT good for a new piercing to be submerged in ocean water. Yes, salt water is very good for piercings, but not dirty salt water, such as ocean water! You most likely won't have major issues if you do get your new earring wet, but try your best to just keep your head above the water and make sure to clean the earring afterwards. Also, make sure to pat your piercing dry with a paper towel or Q-tip every time it gets wet; water trapped between the metal and your ear is a breeding ground for the bacteria that can cause infections. Good luck.
2006-07-20 07:10:22 · answer #1 · answered by HotelBed 2 · 8⤊ 5⤋
It might irritate it a little. But be sure to clean it with the solution they gave you (saline will also work) both before and after you go in the water.
2006-07-20 05:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by dreamgurl009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt water (especially natural, like from the ocean) is very good for your skin. It will help to heal your piercing, and it even kills bacteria.
2006-07-20 05:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Erica T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine!!!! Just clean it after u get out of the water!!!! Good Luck!!!!=)
2006-07-20 05:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by 2HOT2HANDLE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it, wait until it is fully healed, you could get an infection from the water.
2006-07-20 05:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as long as u keep the earings in and clean ur ears after swimming u should be fine.
2006-07-20 05:25:23 · answer #6 · answered by BlinkOnce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine- just clean thoroughly afterwards.
hopefully you won't get caught in a fishing net.
2006-07-20 05:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be fine.. just make sure u clean it after u get out..
2006-07-20 05:31:04 · answer #8 · answered by :) Love Me. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH, YES, Its gonna hurt!
2006-07-20 05:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋