Unfortunately, no. The truth of the matter is, while the ocean can have certain therapeutic, healing effects, it’s not technically an advisable outing for new piercings. They are, after all, technically open wounds, and beaches often host more bacteria than we like to think.
Besides, will salt water infect a new piercing?
Do not think swimming in the ocean is the same as a salt soak. Even though the sea is salty, it can still harbor bacteria that may infect your piercing.
Then, is salt water good for piercings? The single best thing you can do for your piercing is to keep up a regular regimen of salt water soaks. … Use pure sea salt (non-iodized) and not table salt, which contains extra chemicals that can irritate your piercing and dextrose (sugar) that can cause yeast infections.
