TIP #3: EXFOLIATE WITH CARE
Just as with applying a face mask, applying a face scrub with a nose piercing requires care. You don’t want to be left with bits of exfoliating scrub around your nose piercing! Take care to avoid the area close to your piercing to prevent any mishaps from occurring.
Moreover, how do you clean your face with a new nose piercing?
When cleaning your face, you can lightly wash around the piercing, but make sure that you avoid getting soap into the hole of your piercing. Avoid drying your face and piercing with cotton balls or q-tips as the fibers tend to get stuck or trapped around the piercing which can cause irritation and healing problems.
- Don’t apply over-the-counter antiseptics, including Neosporin. …
- Don’t use hydrogen peroxide — this will cause irritation in the piercing.
- Don’t twist or play with your nose jewelry, as this will irritate the piercing.
- Don’t touch your piercing with dirty hands.
Similarly one may ask, why is my nose flaky around my nose piercing?
The skin around a nose piercing is often sensitive during the first several weeks after the piercing is done. If the skin is exposed to harsh winds and/or cold, it can be one of the first parts of your body to develop dry, cracking skin.
Can I put Vaseline on my nose piercing?
Yes, vaseline and petroleum jelly products are meant to protect the skin. No, you should not use it on your piercing. … Second, the barrier may actually trap harmful bacteria inside of the piercing, which could cause an infection or worse.
Can I moisturize my nose piercing?
Never rub too hard or roughly. Next, to prevent dryness, moisturize the nose piercing. Ask the piercing expert what moisturizer will work best. For example, they might recommend using a combination of tea tree oil and coconut oil (both unrefined).
