How do you take care of gauged ears?

How do you properly clean your gauged ears?

For many types of ear gauge jewelry, cleansing with antibacterial soap is the most effective way to keep your piercing and jewelry fresh. Simply lather the jewelry with antibacterial soap, rinse in cool water, and dry with a clean paper towel.

Do gauged ears ever stop smelling?

The odor will be stronger while you are stretching your ears. This is because the ear is trying to heal and will produce more sebum and dead skin. When you get to your desired ear gauge you will notice less of an odor. The other part of the smell is the plug itself.

How long does it take for gauged ears to heal?

To gauge your ears safely, you must take it slowly. Stretch your ears one size gauge at a time and do not move to the next size up, until your ears are completely healed from the last stretch. Although this generally takes about 3 to 4 weeks, there are techniques that can be used to speed up the healing process.

How often should I take out my gauges?

You should never attempt a new stretch again though until your ears are completely healed from the previous one, one to two months is a good rule of thumb. Many people find this waiting period to be annoying as they want to be at ‘x’ gauge as soon as possible.

What does jojoba oil do for gauges?

Jojoba oil will be your best friend throughout the stretching process. Jojoba oil is easily absorbed into the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial. It is similar to the oils in our skin making it incredibly moisturizing which is just what your ears need during stretching.

How do you keep gauges from getting infected?

Massage your earlobes at least once a day with coconut oil, jojoba oil, or another safe oil to keep it moisturized and promote healing. Wait at least 6 weeks between gauges, but keep an eye on your piercing. Don’t go up to the next gauge if you notice any redness, swelling, or irritation after 6 weeks.

How do I keep my stretched ears from smelling?

We would recommend taking your plugs out and washing them every day, the shower is the most ideal place to do so. Rinse your ear with warm water and clean with an anti-bacterial soap if possible, once washed your ear should be dried thoroughly to prevent moisture build up.

Why are my stretched ears wet?

Wet Ear. While uncommon, stretching with non-porous materials (typically glass) can occasionally result in a condition some piercers refer to as “wet ear.” This is where the skin in contact with the jewelry secretes too much fluid, creating a sticky, moist, “sweaty” layer between the ear and the jewelry.

Why are my gauges crusty?

If you just had your body pierced and you start to notice a crusty material around the piercing site, don’t worry. Crusting after body piercing is perfectly normal—this is just the result of your body trying to heal itself. 1 Dead blood cells and plasma make their way to the surface and then dry when exposed to air.

Can you use Vaseline to gauge your ears?

Stretching Process (taper method)

Lubricant will make the taper super slick, so it will slide through easy. Lubricants make a stretch easier. While you’re out getting a new taper, get some Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil or GaugeGear Stretching Balm (Neosporin and Vaseline are not good lubes for ear stretching).

Can I leave my gauges out overnight?

Oil massage them when you take them out before bed, and again when you wake up. It also helps with thickening your lobes. I’m at 1″ 1/4 and I always sleep without them. If you still feel sketchy about it, I suggest leaving them out for a few hours during the day til you’re fully comfortable.

How can I fix my stretched ears at home?

How long should I leave my plugs in after stretching?

How long should I wait between each stretch? Before you move on to the next stretch, it’s best to wait for at least a month between stretches but ideally you should wait for 6-8 weeks.

Should you twist your gauges?

Don’t spin your plugs

As you move the jewelry, you can transfer new bacteria from your hands and open up the skin or healing wounds, which can lead to irritation and infection very quickly.

How long after stretching can I wear silicone?

Stretch with surgical stainless steel or glass, then insert silicone tunnels when the stretch is fully healed. Healing after a stretch usually takes one to two weeks. Never insert jewelry into your body that another person has worn, no matter how well you know the person or how clean the jewelry seems.