How to clean your belly button
- Apply a small amount of soap on the new piercing and the area for about 30 seconds. Thoroughly rinse afterward.
- Use a sterile saline solution to soak the area for 5 to 10 minutes daily.
- Use disposable, soft paper products to pat dry.
Besides, do you clean your belly button piercing the first day?
You should do it once that first day. After that, aim for twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening before bed. The saltwater will help break down the crust that may form over the area that has been pierced. Plus, it’s a great cleanser and natural healer.
Herein, how do you sterilize new body jewelry?
The cleaning process is simple; soak the pieces you need to sterilize in warm water with antibacterial soap. Leave then in the water for a couple of minutes. Then remove them, rinse and dry. If anything is still stuck after this, you can use a soft nylon brush or a q-tip to scrub it off before rinsing and drying.
Can I put Vaseline on my belly piercing?
Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.
Can you shower with a new belly button piercing?
Showering with a New Belly Button Piercing
You should never soap up a new belly piercing directly, because soap can dry out your skin and irritate a new piercing. It’s okay if sudsy water runs over your belly button piercing when you‘re showering, but you should wash it exclusively with sea salt solution.
Should I move my belly button piercing while cleaning?
After about two days clean it with anti bacterial soap and a salt water solution. DO NOT move it around or play with it, doing this irritates the piercing.
Do belly button piercing get infected easily?
Infection of the bellybutton is common. You’re at increased risks of infection if you have piercings near your naval, or bellybutton, area. Poor skin hygiene can also lead to an increased chance of infection. Infection is common in the bellybutton because the area is dark, warm, and moist.
How can I make my belly button piercing heal faster?
A daily saline wash kills bacteria in and around your piercing and keeps it clean, helping the healing process 1. The best way to do this is to soak your piercing in salt water for 10 minutes, typically by forming a suction seal between your belly and a cup of salt water.
