How do I stop my septum from smelling?
Rotate your septum ring as much as the jewelry allows and clean the spot which is normally inside the septum channel. If the smell doesn’t go away, Take the jewelry out, soak it in warm water and gentle soap. Dip a soft piece of cloth or cotton puffs in the soapy water and rub the jewelry.
How do I keep my septum piercing moist?
Keeping your septum piercing clean involves misting it with a quality piercing aftercare spray 3-6 times per day throughout the healing process and doing two full sea salt solution (SSS) soaks per day for at least the first few weeks after getting pierced.
Should I pick the crust off my septum piercing?
It’s hard not to want to pick off the crust that forms around your piercing, but control yourself. Pulling at those crusts and scabs can cause tiny tears in your skin, and that’s going to increase your healing time. Instead, soak them in warm saline solution until you can wipe them off gently.
How do you shower with a septum piercing?
Thompson recommends washing your septum piercing once a day, preferably in the shower, using soap (Thompson loves Dr. Bronners Pure Castile Liquid Soap, $13.49) and water for the outside of the piercing, and a saline solution for the inside portion of the septum piercing.
How long does septum funk last?
While the most tender and painful part of healing should be over in around 1-3 weeks, septum piercings take around 6 to 8 months to completely heal, and you can change the jewellery in 6 to 8 weeks providing it’s well-healed. You should try and leave it as long as possible, though.
Can I put Vaseline on my new septum piercing?
Yes, vaseline and petroleum jelly products are meant to protect the skin. No, you should not use it on your piercing. Second, the barrier may actually trap harmful bacteria inside of the piercing, which could cause an infection or worse. Let your piercings breathe!
Do septum Crusties hurt?
Septum piercings take about 2 to 3 months to heal. The septum is a thin layer of skin, nerves, and blood vessels between your two nostrils. It’s delicate and usually hurts more than a nostril piercing.
What should I avoid after septum piercing?
DON’T use products containing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide and avoid soaps that contain harsh ingredients like iodine or triclosan. DO use a saline solution — packaged or homemade — to rinse the area. DON’T overclean your piercing and limit cleaning to two or three times per day or as needed.