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What's the deal with face masks and piercings?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [BodyCandy]( Free Shipping on Orders of $24.99 or more [img]  Free Shipping on Orders of $24.99 or more [NIPPLE RINGS]( [BELLY RINGS]( [TONGUE RINGS]( [INDUSTRIAL]( Your FREE Shipping Coupon Use Code: SHIPTOME Expires: January 31, 2021 [Shop Now!]( [The BC Blog]( Can I Wear a Face Mask with Piercings? [Can I Wear a Face Mask with Piercings?]( Obviously wearing a mask has no bearing on any body piercings (think belly button rings or nipple rings), but it's a different story when it comes to your face. Nose rings, septum rings, lip rings, and tongue rings are all directly covered by face masks. What's more, face masks are typically held in place by straps that are worn around the ear. This certainly could create some complications... [Keep reading to find out more >]( How To Clean Your Body Jewelry [How To Clean Your Body Jewelry]( Just like your piercing site can harbor bacteria, dirt, grime, and other nasty invaders that you don't want in and around your body, your jewelry can also be a carrier. Even if your piercing is totally healed, there's always the risk of a complication. Bumps and snags happen! And even if you keep your irritated piercing spotless, a dirty piece of jewelry could potentially make that all for naught. You should consider the process of cleaning your jewelry a part of normal hygiene and self-care. Not only will this keep your piercing looking, feeling, and smelling good, it can also... [Click to keep reading >]( [The Tea with Alley]( [Sip the Tea >]( Today we're gonna talk about saline solution and cleaning your piercings! In the past, we've talked about sea salt soaks and how you can make them at home... It's still a totally fine way to take care of your piercings and can certainly get you through. Conversely, you can also get a can of wound wash, which will stay sterile throughout your healing journey. Here's my thoughts on wound wash vs. a homemade salt soak: Today's Topics: - Wound wash is regulated. You'll know that every time you spray it, you'll be using a medical grade formula that you simply can't contaminate. Just be sure to watch out for additives! - The spray nozzle is useful! You shouldn't be rubbing your piercing for any reason... In combination with a nice warm shower, the gentle force of the spray nozzle can help to wash away debris. - Sea salt soaks are ok too! Since it's made at home, there is always a slight chance that you might measure ingredients incorrectly or accidentally contaminate your saline somehow. It's not a deal breaker... Just the truth! - Remember that good hygiene isn't the only key to a healthy heal time. Be sure to drink enough water, get enough sleep, and avoid any bumps, snags, or added stress on your new mod. [Watch the Vlog Now >]( [Dear Alley]( Can a piercing close up in only 24 hours? [Dear Alley] Alley S. BodyCandy's pierced pro & fashion forward diva DEAR ALLEY: I recently got my nose pierced, a little over 3 months ago. I skipped one day of not wearing my jewelry, and a very thin layer on the inside of my nose has already grown shut. I’m able to get a needle through, but for some reason, I cannot get my nose ring in. Any suggestions, or do I just need to re-pierce? Thank you in advance for your help & time. Sincerely, - Patty ALLEY: Hey Patty, Congrats on your new nose mod! The key word to take away here is "new." Three months is just way too soon to be swapping or taking out your jewelry, let alone leaving it out for a day! Remember, your piercing is technically a puncture wound - your body is going to try to heal it whether it has jewelry inside or not. I'm not a pro piercer, so in good conscience, I don't recommend...  [ALLEY'S RESPONSE >]( What to do about the dreaded "nose bump?" DEAR ALLEY: I developed the dreaded "nose bump" about a month after I got my nose pierced and it just won't go away. I've had my piercing for almost 3 months...what should I do? I've tried saline soaks, surface cleaning with sterile saline, dabbing it with tea tree oil, and the L.I.T.H.A method. Please help! - Jazlyn [ALLEY'S RESPONSE >]( Why is my piercing swelling so bad!? DEAR ALLEY: I got a septum piercing in August and it’s starting to swell really bad and almost reject my body! I don’t know why. Should I take it out? I always keep my piercings clean. Thank you, - Destiny  [ALLEY'S RESPONSE >]( Update email preferences: [Manage Preferences]( No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](. ​Body Candy Body Jewelry 130 Pineview Dr Amherst, NY 14228 ‌