It’s important to follow these instructions when caring for your piercing: Rinse the wound 2-3 times per day for up to six weeks with a sterile wound wash (EG- NeilMed). Once or twice a day, soak irritated piercings in SALINE for five to ten minutes. To create a vacuum, invert a cup of warm saline solution over the area.

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Can salt water heal a tattoo?

New tattoos are just as vulnerable to the effects of salt and ocean water. Salt dehydrates skin and delays healing, much like chlorine does. Both can increase infection and fade risk.

What should you not put on a new tattoo?

A+D Ointment, Bepanthen, Aquaphor, Vaseline, Bacitracin, and Neosporin, all of which contain petroleum-based ingredients, should never be used on tattoos. These six items aren’t for tattoo aftercare or healing; they serve a different function.

Should I cover up an infected tattoo?

Put a band-aid on it.Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment to the tattoo, then cover it with a bandage or plastic wrap to keep the ink from drying out. Bacteria cannot enter your skin thanks to this covering. As a bonus, it prevents the tattoo from irritating your clothing.

Will soaking a new tattoo fade it?

It is possible to fade and discolor your new tattoo if you soak it in water for too long. Fresh tattoos are particularly vulnerable to the effects of chlorine and salt water, which can remove ink from the skin and dull the color. As a result, swimming can lead to itching, flaking, and scabbing on the skin.