Saline Soaks: The Gold Standard for Piercing Healing Medical Science, Proper Ratios, and Why Sprays Fall Short
Why does salt water help wounds heal faster, while stronger antibacterial products can actually slow things down? If you’ve ever been told to soak a piercing in salt water, you may have done it without knowing the reason. Salt water is gentle, affordable, and effective, but what makes it so helpful? And why do sprays, antiseptics, or stronger salt solutions sometimes slow healing? The way our bodies repair wounds depends on their surroundings. Small changes in salt levels, moisture, or the length...

