How to Keep Your Piercing Jewellery Looking Its Best

Piercing jewellery is designed to be worn close to the skin, so regular care can help keep both your jewellery and your piercing area feeling fresh.

Clean Your Jewellery Regularly

Everyday products such as makeup, skincare, hair products and natural skin oils can gradually build up around jewellery.

For removable, fully healed jewellery, gentle cleaning according to the material and manufacturer's instructions can help maintain its appearance.

Avoid using harsh household chemicals or abrasive cleaning tools.

Caring for a Healing Piercing

A healing piercing needs different care from jewellery that has been removed from a fully healed piercing.

Follow the aftercare advice given by your professional piercer.

In many cases, sterile saline is recommended for gentle cleaning. Avoid unnecessarily twisting or removing jewellery while a piercing is healing unless instructed by a qualified piercer.

Check Threaded Jewellery

If you wear threaded jewellery, occasionally check that removable ends remain secure.

Jewellery can gradually loosen through everyday movement, sleeping, clothing and contact.

Make sure your hands are clean before touching or tightening piercing jewellery.

Store Jewellery Carefully

When jewellery isn't being worn, store pieces separately in a clean, dry jewellery pouch or box.

This can help prevent scratches, tangling and unnecessary exposure to moisture.

Know When to Ask a Professional

If a piercing becomes unusually painful, swollen, hot or irritated, speak to an experienced professional piercer or healthcare professional rather than simply changing the jewellery yourself.

A little regular care can go a long way toward keeping your favourite pieces looking beautiful.

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