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Some girls are afraid to pierce the navel, believing that it may become inflamed. Do not worry! Read our article on how to keep your piercing clean and you will be fine.

Steps

1. 1 Wash your navel with antibacterial soap once or twice a day. Wash your hands first. If a crust forms at the puncture site, remove it with a cotton swab. Then, gently wash your navel with antibacterial soap. Try not to pull on the jewelry, as this will cause pain and slow down the healing of the puncture.
   • Try to get the soap into the puncture sites. The easiest way is to fill the cup halfway with soapy water and gently flip it over to press it against your navel. If you have recently gotten a piercing, it may hurt a little, but the pain will go away in a few days.
2. 2 Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. They dry out the skin and prevent the puncture from healing quickly.
3. 3 Do not use ointments. Ointments prevent oxygen from reaching the tissues, which is very important for the healing process.
4. 4 Don't swim. Do not swim in a pool, lake or river. Only soapy water should get into your navel.
5. 5 Do not touch the piercing while it is healing. You should only touch it when you are cleaning it. And before that, be sure to wash your hands.
6. 6 While the navel is healing, do not remove the jewelry from it. For some, the piercing will heal within six weeks, while for others it may take several months. Ask your piercer about this.
   • If your piercing heals well and doesn't hurt, then you can change the balls on the bar. But don't touch the barbell itself. Otherwise, bacteria can be introduced into the puncture.
7. 7 Watch for infections. If a whitish liquid appears from the puncture site, it means that the piercing is healing normally. If the liquid is yellow, green, and smells bad, then an infection has appeared in the piercing. In this case, go to your doctor.

Tips

• It is good to clean the navel with salt water.
• The salon where you will be piercing must be clean, licensed, and sterile equipment.
• Clean your piercing regularly, even after it has healed. After 3 months have passed, the navel can be cleaned less frequently. Twice a week would be great.
• It is good to clean the navel with liquid antibacterial soap. It lathers well and is easy to apply and wash off.
• Don't touch your piercing!
• Tea tree oil is a very effective antibacterial agent and smells good. You can also wash your navel with soap containing this oil.

Additional articles

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