If you see any crusting develop over the piercing, resist the urge to remove it. The crust is your body’s way of protecting the piercing. [7] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
Twist the stud or rotate the ring to get the oil inside the piercing, then wipe away any excess with a clean tissue (otherwise it could irritate the skin). Lavender oil can be found at health food stores, at the supermarket or at the chemist’s. Make sure the bottle is labeled “BP” or “medicinal grade”. Avoid using any material with fibers that can get caught in the piercing. This includes cotton swabs, cotton balls, tissues, and toilet paper. [8] X Research source
Forcing the stud back into the piercing after it has started to close can cause pain, inflammation, and infection. Therefore, it’s important to avoid removing the stud or ring from the piercing until it is fully healed, which can take 12 to 24 weeks. [12] X Research source
A useful trick to avoid having to constantly clean your pillowcase is to cover the pillow with a clean t-shirt one night. the second night, turn the pillow around, the third night turn the t-shirt inside out and cover the pillow in it again, the fourth night turn the pillow around again. This way, a single clean t-shirt (this may also be done with a pillow cover) can provide you a clean pillow for 4 days.
