I just got my nose pierced and the piercer instructed me to use an anti-microbial medicated soap, such as Provon or Satin. I have had no luck finding these? Are there any alternatives that I can purchase at my local drugstore that will keep it from getting infected?
2006-12-13 07:54:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Liquid, gold Dial soap will work just as well (antibacterial soaps are usually fine, but avoid soaps with aloe, odd colors and strong scents). Provon and Satin are easiest to fine online, some piercers will have the soap at their shop, you'd have to ask. They are more expensive, I used them on a few of my piercings but noticed nothing different than using Dial.
Also use non iodized sea salt and use that for sea salt soaks.
http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Salt_soaks
Some people use alcohol, peroxide, iodine and neosporin and never have problems, however, more often than not, those harsh cleaners dry out piercings, irritate the area and make healing time longer and more problematic. To be on the safe side, try to avoid those products.
2006-12-13 08:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT USE PEROXIDE! I'm not sure where these people heard this or if they've tried it themselvs, but this is not a good idea. A really common soap that is okay for your piercing is Dial. Get the liquid kind. Only wash it once a day. And don't use cotton balls or Q-tips to clean your piercing cause the cotton can get caught.
2006-12-14 02:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want something gentle that will kill any bacteria/infection. You don't want something highly scented or harsh on the skin. You'll probably be a-ok with a gentle antibacterial liquid hand soap. You also may want to look into getting some H2Ocean sterile sea salt spray to aid in healing (because doing sea salt soaks on a nose is too weird, the spray is great and convenient). Tattoo Goo makes a good antimicrobial piercing/tattoo soap that you can order, also. But *keep it clean* and keep grubby hands off it, and you'll probably be fine with a good antibacterial. (I've had over 2 dozen piercings and tend to stick with plain old antibacterial soaps, with no issues)
Remember, don't touch unless you wash your hands first!!!!!
2006-12-13 07:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by hellonearth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're able to desire to have been pierced with a hoop. First, wash your hands. Then mutually as they are moist (not soapy yet) turn the hoop so as that the ball is all the way on one area the piercing. positioned a splash cleansing soap on your fingertips and paintings it right into a lather. Wash the fringe of the hoop it is uncovered. Rinse it nicely. be sure you do not turn it mutually as its soapy, you shouldn't get cleansing soap interior the piercing itself. Then turn the hoop so as that the ball is all the way on the different fringe of the piercing. Wash this area with soapy water and rinse. many times salt water washes are recommended as nicely. because of the fact the nostril piercing is confusing to soak with salt water, there's a sprig available at warm subjects stated as H20. Use that as nicely a million-2x an afternoon. additionally be sure you at the instant are not touching your piercing outdoors washing it (with very sparkling hands). i comprehend its confusing to not play with, besides the undeniable fact that that's going to heal plenty quicker. stable success :)
2016-10-14 21:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by ramayo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got my nose peirced my piercer advised that I soak it in warm sea-salt water. You don't want to use alcohol or peroxide on piercings. Basically, you would clean your piercing only with things that you are willing to put in your eye - that's how he explained it to me.
2006-12-13 08:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When i got my belly button pierced i was told to use Witch Hazel. You can buy it in the same aisle as peroxide. Its much gentler and costs a mere $3 for a huge bottle. I put it on with a Q-tip 3 times a day and never had a problem.
2006-12-13 09:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Anti-bacterial soap and warm water should do the trick. I use the anti-bacterial dial pump soap on my new piercings.
2006-12-13 07:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by Loli M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide
2006-12-13 07:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by prizelady88 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Iodine is what I have always used on my piercings, at the suggestion of the 'tat/piercing shop.
2006-12-13 07:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by skatoolaki 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't use hydrogenperoxide, it will kill the tissue that trying to heal. I'd use a salt mixture.
2006-12-13 08:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by Dizzy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋