Avoid using any chemicals or ointments on your piercing such as; Listerine, iodine, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, bacitracin, Neosporin, Bactine / or any ear care solution, Epsom salt, etc. as they will greatly hinder the healing process and possibly cause damage to your skin.
Hereof, how do you soak a Daith piercing?
To soak the area:
- Mix 1/4 tablespoon of salt or saline mixture with 8 ounces of warm, distilled water in a small cup or bowl that’s big enough for your ear.
- Dip your ear in the solution for a few minutes. …
- After the area has soaked, use a clean cloth or gauze to dab the area dry.
Besides, what kind of salt do you use for piercings?
sea salt
Moreover, how can I help my Daith piercing heal?
After your piercing
It’s important to stick to your piercer’s aftercare regimen to prevent your daith piercing from infection. Generally, this routine will involve washing your hands and soaking your piercing in saline, or saltwater, solution for 5 to 10 minutes at least once per day until it’s healed.
