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Xpressions Piercing Aftercare

May 25th 2010 13:36

There are many different methods piercers will recommend to healing a new piercing. Some claim using soap is a good idea, whereas others will say soap can irritate a new piercing. Some piercers claim sea salt is the best piercing aftercare, but others claim it can dry out a new piercing. Neosporine, peroxide, and alcohol is seldom recommended, but you may find a few piercers who still recommend the products for piercing care. Saline is typcally highly recommended, and leaving it alone in general is sometimes recommended.

Now, you'll find modern body piercers who will recommend commercial piercing aftercare products.

Tattoo Goo is a popular tattoo aftercare product, and the brand has created a piercing spray. The formula contains Cet-C, which is a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-microbial solution; Cet-C is effective against Staph aureus, E. coli, Candida albicans, Aspergullis niger, and Pityrosporum ovale.

The product is water based and doesn't contain any alcohol, which is definitely a good thing, as alcohol can severely dry out a new piercing, potentially causing irritation and even infection as the body will overproduce oils to correct the dryness. Plus, Xpression won't burn like pouring alcohol or peroxide on a wound would.

The product can be used as a spray or as a mouthwash for mouth and lip piercings (tongue, cheek, lip, web, etc.). The product has a pleasant peperment flavor and doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste.

Tattoo Goo Xpression piercing aftercare comes in a 2 ounce bottle that is perfect to throw in a purse or pocket for on the go cleaning.

The product is formulated to fight off bacteria and microbial infections, as well as reduce swelling and scarring.

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H2Ocean Tattoo and Piercing Aftercare

April 8th 2010 19:07

I have never used the product, but may tattoo artist and even some piercers recommend the product for healing tattoos and piercings. H2Ocean is said to properly heal tattoos and piercings without complications.

The product doesn't clog the skin or contain and wax or petroleum that could potentially cause irritation. The product is said to be most effective when used alone or with other H2Ocean products; never use the brand with other products. The manufacturer claims that it is best used alone.

For tattoos, the company says to apply the product 3 to 6 times a day, depending on your skin. For dry skin, use the product more often. When healing tattoos using H2Ocean, use the cream until most of the oozing has occurred (which takes about 6 to 12 hours), and then use the H2Ocean foam for the remainder of the healing process.

When healing piercings, use the H2Ocean spray. The spray is said to fight off bacteria so that the piercing can heal without getting infected. Personally, the sprays only clean the outside of the piercing, and for a new piercing, you want something that can clean inside the piercing. You can use H2Ocean spray to soak the piercing; just spray some in a cup or on a cotton ball to soak the piercing all the way through.

The spray is safe for all piercings, and has been tested on everything from cartilage piercings, belly button piercings, facial, and genital piercings. Spray the piercing at least 3 to 5 times a day.

You can use the H2Ocean spray on cuts, canker sores, pink eye, bug bites, burns, acne, blisters, razor burn, and other basic abrasions, as well as tattoos and piercings. H2Ocean is a product that is pH balanced, hypoallergenic, and an isotonic formula that can be used for just about anything.

When it comes to using the product on tattoos and piercings, I personally would rather stick with other methods of healing to include A&

lotion for tattoos and saline for piercings. They are proven methods of aftercare, whereas H2Ocean and other over-the-counter products are new to the market and have been less tested.

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Minors Getting Tattoos and Piercings

December 20th 2009 14:24

Belly buttons, nose piercings, cartilage piercings, and tattoos are all very common among young teenage girls and boys. Girls think they have to have their bodies pierced so that they're noticed, and boys will just be boys. But, is it right? Should parents really let their 13 year old daughter get her belly button pierced, or should dads go with their 14 year old sons for a first tattoo.

Personally, that's a no if you're asking me, but a parent will do what a parent wants to do when raising their child(ren). In some cases, it's easier to agree to it so that the child doesn't go behind the parent's back and do it anyway; at least that was one parent's excuse for letting her 15 year old daughter get a tattoo.

Young teens don't know what they want in life and really don't understand the consequences that may accompany a new piercing or tattoo. And, when it comes to tattoos, they are forever, at 16 does the child really know that for the rest of his/her life, having 'Luck' or 'Thug' tattooed on the body is what they're going to want?

So many adults get their tattoos removed a year, and their reason is, 'I got the tattoo when I was young and dumb and don't want to feel ashamed of it when people see it and ask about the tattoo. It's easier that it's gone than having to hide.'

Piercings are simple and can be temporary, but the scars can last a lifetime. Piercings can lead to mild to severe infection that shouldn't be taken lightly, Scarring from a piercing may be a lot easier to live with than a tattoo that is regretted later in life, but it's still not going to be pretty and depending on where it is, it may be very visible.

Most young girls don't realize that at 12-16 their body is still growing, and the navel piercing isn't going to just stay in one spot, it's going to migrate. Is it really worth getting the piercing, and having toe get it done again when it starts to migrate?

When it comes to jobs, young kids don't think about what they will do with a wrist tattoo, nape tattoo, or any other visible tattoo. Most employers WON'T hire people with visible tattoos and excessive piercings no matter what they're qualifications are. Arm tattoos can be covered, but what about the rest? And what about the summer? Do you really want to wear long sleeves in 90F heat? Some people do it, but is that for you?

Piercings and tattoos shouldn't be taken lightly. There are potential consequences, and no you do not want your child going behind your back to get it done anyway, but as a parent, should you just give in and let them do something you don't want them to?

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Pictures of Industrial Piercings

December 11th 2009 00:48

Most people think of an industrial piercing as the one with the bar that goes left to right on the top of the ear through the cartilage, but it's really a piercing to which a single straight piece of jewelry connects two holes.

Industrial piercings are sometimes referred to as scaffold piercings or construction piercings.

The piercings is generally going to be a 14 gauge hole. During healing, the barbell is generally used, but some piercers do prefer to heal the piercing with CBRs and replace the CBRs with a straight barbell when the piercings have fully healed.

Depending on your body and cartilage, it may take 3 months to over a year to heal an industrial piercing because it's going to be through cartilage, which takes longer to heal, in general.

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Do piercings hurt?

September 15th 2009 17:01

Before you get a new piercing, whether, you’re getting a simple lobe piercing or a navel piercing or even a surface piercing, the pain is going to be there to some degree. You can’t avoid it.

Some piercers will offer a numbing spray, but in general, it’s not going to work 100%. You’re still going to experience some pain because the spray can only numb the outside tissues, but the needle will puncture through.

You will find that most of the time, you’re going to pysch yoursefl up, and the pain isn’t going to be nearly as bad as you imagined. Again, yes it’s going to hurt even if it’s only a pinch.
I’ve had a number of piercings ranging from lobes, various cartilage, navel, surface, labret, and genital piercings, as well piercings through old piercings that I had once healed. Even with a high pain tolerance, I’ll admit some of them actually hurt.

But, the soreness after the piercing during healing and aftercare, has always been worse than the 1-2 seconds of pain during the actual procedure.

Piercings do hurt, and depending on your pain tolerance, you’ll find that the degree of pain that you’ll experience will vary from person to person. Some people may only feel a pinch for a navel piercing, whereas others may be in tears after the piercing.

Sometimes, you’ll actually find that he experience of the piercer you choose may increase or decrease the pain that you feel. More experienced piercers will generally cause less pain than newer, less experienced piercers. So, keep that in mind when you’re shopping around for prices and a piercer for your new piercing.

What is the worst piercing to get? Well, that will vary, as well. Personally, I found my tragus piercings to be the most painful, followed by inner conch, and then surface piercings. Surprisingly enough my industrials and horizontal hood piercing were not nearly as painful as I imagined. Lobe piercings are probably the least painful, followed by belly button piercings and labret. But, then again, it’s going to vary per person.

Generally:
* The softer the tissue is, the less it will hurt.
* The more experienced the piercer, the less it will hurt.
* The higher your pain tolerance, the less it will hurt.

Try not to pysche yourself out before getting the piercing. It won't hurt as much as you think.

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Do you really want to be a body piercer?

August 4th 2009 20:29

If you're thinking about being a body piercer when you're older or right this very minute, you'll want to consider all of your options before making that decision. Body piercers do not always make the most money, and they do not have benefits that accompany many jobs, such as health insurance, life insurance, 401K, stock options, etc.

If you're not interested in company insurance, you can always purchase your own insurance, but that's going to be more expensive than a company provided insurance

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Pictures of Cheek Piercings

June 17th 2009 23:32

Although, I personally have never been a big fan of facial piercings, I will admit there are some cute ones. Buit, I don't necessarily think that cheek piercings are that attractive. Essentially, they're to create dimples. Like the monroe piercings, it's a cute idea, but it just doesn't work for everyone.

Check out these pictures of cheek piercings and see for yourself. Let me know what you think

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Belly Button Piercing FAQs

May 3rd 2009 13:26

If you're thinking about getting a belly button piercing or you've recently gotten one, you should make sure that you know and understand proper aftercare, as it will be the most important aspect of properly healing a navel piercing.

Here are a few commonly asked questions about getting a belly button piercing

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How do I know if my piercing is infected?

March 17th 2009 14:13

When you get a new piercing, you risk the odds of infection, but that doesn't mean that every person and every piercing will lead to an infection. The odds that you will develop an infection depend on your personal immune system and your body's ability to fight infection. It will also depend on the quality of the piercing (IE experience of the piercer and whether the piercing was performed properly) and your ability to properly care for the piercing.

Blood thinners, steroids, diabetes, heart problems, weakened immune system, and other health concerns can make you more susceptible to developing an infection in a new piercing

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