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THE DO’S AND DON’T's TO HEAL YOUR NAVEL PIERCING
DO-Use a mild antibacterial soap or sea salt in the shower twice a day. Cup your hand under the piercing and soak it for 1-2 minutes. Make sure when washing to ALWAYS rotate the ring. If this step is not taken your skin will start to heal around your jewelry and may tear the inside of the wound when jewelry moves. This is painful and can lead to infection
DO–Make sure you dry your navel thoroughly after cleaning. This should be done with a paper tissue as towels can harbor bacteria. If you have a very deep navel you should clean it every day using a clean cotton swab soaked in warm water taking extra care to remove any dirt and dry it properly afterwards
DO–Use tea tree oil as it promotes healing and lubricates the wound reducing tenderness. Apply a small amount with a cotton swab after cleaning then move the jewelry gently so it gets into the wound. Remove any excess with a tissue as leaving it on can cause the skin to become irritated. It may be purchased at supermarkets in the medicine section
DO–Continue to apply a drop or two of tea tree oil daily after the piercing is healed or the wound can become tight and dry.
DO–Use antibacterial soap or sea salt to cleanse your piercing. Stay out of oceans, public pools, and Jacuzzi’s
DO-Make sure that you wash the piercing carefully after exercising or sweating a lot as sweat acts like acid and can cause the wound to become aggravated
DO–Give the piercing some sunshine as it helps the body produce Vitamin D which helps promote healing. It also helps dry the wound and minimizes infection

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