Aftercare

H2Ocean Aftercare Products

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We love H2Ocean! We’ve been in this industry for almost two decades, and H2Ocean is the best there is. H2Ocean specializes in tattoo and piercing aftercare. Each product is crafted to help you heal and maintain your modifications for life. This is why we’re proud to be Canada’s biggest H2Ocean retailer.

Piercing Aftercare
Tattoo Aftercare

PIERCING AFTERCARE

Taking care of your new piercing is easy – and super duper important! Click on the drop downs to learn the best way to heal fast and avoid infections.

H2Ocean Piercing Spray +
Sea salt and lysozyme are a gentle and effective combo to heal your new piercing. By choosing H2Ocean, you’ll have a happier piercing that heals better and faster.

Also available in a Vegan formula.
H2Ocean Oral Rinses +
H2Ocean oral rinses heal and protect new oral piercings without using harmful chemicals. They’re the perfect replacement to watered-down mouthwash and homemade saline solutions. The rinses help prevent dry mouth, strep, and plaque from staining teeth.
H2Ocean's Bag In A Can Barrier System: Why H2Ocean is Better +
H2Ocean’s patented sea salt formula uses a state-of-the-art can with an interior lining. It’s also packaged in a sterile environment, meaning the solution is never exposed to air or bacteria – making it the most sterile option.
H2Ocean Piercing Soap +
H2Ocean Piercing Soap disinfects your new piercing and moisturizes your skin. Thanks to aloe vera and minerals, it’s fragrance-free and alcohol-free. Unlike harsh soaps, it prevents excessive drying and scabbing, helping you heal faster.

This soap is vegan.

BODY PIERCING AFTERCARE

H2Ocean Instructions for Body Piercings +
  • Wash hands with H2Ocean Piercing Soap.
  • Rinse the piercing with warm water to soften any crusty material. Wipe it off with cotton swabs.
  • Spray H2Ocean on your piercing and allow it to dry and absorb into the skin.
  • Recommended use is 3-6 times daily.
  • Use H2Ocean’s piercing spray as a sea salt soak to help with infections, keloids, and irritations.
Cleaning the Old Fashioned Way +
  • Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap.
  • Rinse the piercing with warm water to soften any crusty material. Wipe it off with cotton swabs.
  • Clean with a sterile saline solution 4 times daily.
Note: Don’t turn the jewelry. This can spread bacteria.
For keloids and irritations, soak the piercing with a warm saline solution for **5-10 minutes** and pat dry.

ORAL PIERCING AFTERCARE

H2Ocean Instructions for Oral Piercings +
  • Rinse mouth for 30-60 seconds with H2Ocean Oral Rinse after meals for the entire healing time.
  • Do not use more than 4-5 times a day.

That’s it – it’s that easy!

Cleaning the Old Fashioned Way +
  • Rinse for 30-60 seconds with alcohol free mouthwash after meals for the entire healing time.
  • Do not use more than 4-5 X daily.

AFTERCARE TIPS

Helpful Healing Tips +
  • Always wash your hands before touching your piercing (avoid touching unless necessary).
  • Don’t play with your piercing – and don’t let anyone else touch, kiss, or lick it until it’s healed.
  • Don’t wear restrictive clothing over your piercing and wash your sheets once a week.
  • Don’t listen to your friends if you have questions about your piercing – drop by or call us.
  • For oral piercings: Avoid spicy, acidic, salty, and hot foods and drinks for a few days. Take your time eating – remember slow, small bites.
  • Reduce smoking or consider quitting while healing an oral piercing.
What to Expect from New Piercings +
Swelling is normal. Anti-inflammatories (like Advil) and ice help. Sleep with the piercing elevated to reduce swelling. Most swelling lasts 3-5 days.

Whitish-yellow discharge is normal. It’s a mix of blood plasma, lymph, and dead cells. This is not puss and indicates a healing piercing.

Expect a bit of bleeding and bruising. You may feel aching, pinching and tightness. Your piercing may be uncomfortable for the first few days.

If you’re not sure if what you feel is normal, ask a piercer. We’re happy to help, whether we pierced you or not. Piercing follow-ups are free.

CHEMICALS WILL NOT HELP YOU HEAL

Any product like these will not help you: alcohol, iodine, Hibitain, Bactine, bacitracin, Polysporin, Neutrogena, antibacterial soap, peroxide and any other chemical based cleaner.

While great for their intended uses, they slow down the healing process.

Chemicals kill the new cells that form to help heal the piercing. This results in the piercing staying an open wound for longer.

All chemical cleansers will dry out your skin. Some of them are oil-based. In other words, your new piercing won’t be able to breathe. This leads to longer healing times and increases your risk of complications.