Is sterile sodium chloride good for piercings?

General Piercing Aftercare Pre-made saline can be found in any pharmacy and in some grocery stores. A solution of 0.9\% sodium chloride without any other additives is best. To use simply spray the piercing 2-3 times daily and blot dry with a paper towel or other disposable paper product.

Can I clean my ear piercing with sodium chloride?

If my ear piercing feels irritated, first thing i do is to remove the Jewellery from the irritated piercing and wash the it with Saline Solution. Saline is simply a bit of Sea Salt (sodium chloride) mixed in warm water. Saline is easy to make at home but it is VERY important to use the right proportions.

Can I use sterile saline wound wash for my piercing?

Cleaning Solutions Packaged sterile saline (with no additives, read the label) is a gentle choice for piercing aftercare. This is often labeled as “wound wash saline” and is available on most first aid aisles.

What solution should I clean my piercing with?

Mild Liquid Soap While sea salt soaks and/or saline rinses are the preferred aftercare for most piercings, soap effectively removes the residue of sweat, dirt, skin oils, cosmetics, cigarette smoke, and natural discharge that can sometimes remain after a salt water soak or saline rinse.

Is sodium chloride the same as saline solution?

Saline solution is a mixture of salt and water. Normal saline solution contains 0.9 percent sodium chloride (salt), which is similar to the sodium concentration in blood and tears. Saline solution is usually called normal saline, but it’s sometimes referred to as physiological or isotonic saline.

Why is saline solution good for piercings?

Saline baths help to flush out the piercing, draw out any discharge, and stimulate circulation. This helps keep the piercing clean, inside and out, for easier healing.

Is Simply Saline good for piercings?

You can also use Wound Wash or Simply Saline if your piercing feels sore or irritated and to rinse away any build up around your piercing. Rinse with water followed by a rinse with Wound Wash or Simply Saline. You may also stop by the studio and we will clean it for you at no charge.

Is benzalkonium chloride safe 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. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.

What can I clean my piercings with at home?

Clean the piercing with either a saline solution, a fragrance-free antimicrobial soap, or both once or twice per day. Rinse any soap from the piercing. Gently dry the piercing with a clean, disposable paper towel or tissue. Avoid drying with cloth since it may carry germs or catch on the jewelry.

Is 0.9\% sodium chloride the same as saline?

Normal saline is the name for the 0.9\% strength of sodium chloride (salt) solution in water. Only this strength of sodium chloride solution is called “normal” saline because its osmolarity is nearly the same as that of blood.