DOT Body Piercing

💧 Piercing Aftercare: Not All Sprays Are Created Equal!

Let’s talk about something super important but often overlooked — your aftercare spray.

We see a lot of people using aftercare products that come in non-sterile pump bottles. While they might be labelled as “saline” or “cleansing sprays,” the reality is:
If it’s not sterile and sealed, it’s not safe for your healing piercing.

🚫 What’s wrong with pump sprays?
• They pull air (and bacteria) back into the bottle every time you use them
• They can become contaminated over time
• They’re not sterile — and your fresh piercing deserves better

✅ What should you use instead?
Choose a pre-sterilised saline solution in a pressurised or sealed canister. These sprays are:
• Clinically sterile
• Designed specifically for wound care
• Safe for use during every stage of healing
• Free from additives, fragrances, and preservatives

Your healing piercing is an open wound — treat it like one. Using the wrong aftercare can lead to irritation, delayed healing, or infection.

Swipe/scroll down for examples of unsafe vs. safe sprays so you know what to look for when shopping!

At DOT Body Piercing, we stock and recommend medical-grade aftercare products we trust. If you’re unsure about your current spray, bring it in — we’re happy to advise you.

This! 🙏

Can we talk about something real for a minute?

It honestly baffles me how some businesses in this industry treat others like enemies instead of peers. Salons, piercing studios, whatever your niche—why is there so much bitterness? So much jealousy? It feels like some people are waiting, hoping, for others to fail, just to feel better about themselves.

What happened to cheering each other on? Celebrating someone else’s success because you know how hard it is to build something from the ground up?

Maybe it’s just me, but I want to see everyone win. There’s enough room in this world for us all to succeed. Your success doesn’t threaten mine—and mine shouldn’t threaten yours.

If you’re out here trying your best, putting in the hours, staying true to your clients, I see you. I support you. And I hope you absolutely smash it.

This industry could be so much stronger if we spent more time lifting each other up and less time tearing each other down.

Let’s do better. 🖤