Is tea tree oil safe for nose piercings?

Topically applied tea tree oil is considered safe for most people. This means that tea tree oil is likely safe to use on the external area around most face and body piercings.

How often should I put tea tree oil on my nose piercing bump?

2-3 times a day
LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY – Tea tree oil is best when a few drops are added to a saline solution or wash. It can be applied to the infected area 2-3 times a day.

How do you dilute tea tree oil for nose piercing bump?

Once the piercing starts to heal you can add the tea tree oil to your daily routine. You should make sure to do a patch test before using it on the pierced area. Add the oil to a cotton swab and use it to clean around the piercing. The oil can be diluted with a carrier oil such as almond oil if it’s too strong alone.

Which oil is best after nose piercing?

avoiding touching the piercing site except to clean it with recently washed hands. cleaning the site with gentle, unscented soap once the piercing has healed completely. moisturize the area (ask your piercer what they recommend- some piercing experts may recommend using diluted tea tree oil or coconut oil).

Should I dilute tea tree oil for piercings?

The simple answer is yes… but you might want to dilute it. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. That means that it may help avoid infections and keep an area sterile. However, when you’ve had a piercing, it is effectively an open wound (gross, we know!).

Can tea tree oil make keloid worse?

Can Tea Tree Oil Make Keloids Worse? Tea tree oil should not cause worsening of keloids. However, if you have an active skin condition, sensitive skin or allergies, you may have an adverse reaction.

How long does tea tree oil take to work on piercing bumps?

Be patient and persistent when using Tea Tree Oil. Even though we have found it to be very effective on inflamed piercings and healing bumps, it will take time and consistent aftercare to see results. It will take several weeks of aftercare to see a difference in a healing bump.

Is tea tree oil Good for piercing bumps?

In the world of body piercing, Tea Tree Oil is most often used as a treatment to dehydrate piercing bumps. Tea tree oil has been shown to be anti-fungal, antiseptic, and antimicrobial, and to have antibiotic properties against some gram-negative bacteria.

Can tea tree oil heal keloids?

There’s no evidence to support using tea tree oil on existing scars, whether they’re acne scars, keloids, or hypertrophic scars. In addition, scars are hard to remove, even with professional laser treatments.

How do you apply tea tree oil to a piercing?

To use, apply the tea tree solution to a cotton swab and wipe it around the piercing. Being gentle with this process can prevent soreness and reduce the risk of dislodging a piercing. If using a salt-and-water solution to clean a piercing, a person may want to add a few drops of tea tree oil to the solution.

Can you apply tea tree oil directly to a keloid?