The Tea: What does LITHA stand for?
Hey Body Candy Fam!
Happy day! It's Thursday, which means we're here for another exciting edition of The Tea. It's my weekly pierced & modified-focused vlog where I talk about stuff that's on my mind.
L. I. T. H. A. Have you ever seen this acronym? It stands for "Leave it the hell alone" and it's a simple (perhaps even the simplest) way to handle your piercing aftercare.
When it comes down to it, fussing with your piercing is just a general no-no. Poking, prodding, spinning, twisting, or any verb ending in -ing with your piercing is going to irritate it, damage it, or potentially introduce bacteria or debris into it... Sometimes the best way to let your piercing heal is to just leave it alone!
Today's topics:
- Healing piercings are technically puncture wounds. The cells inside your piercing are fragile and need time to grow strong. Messing with your jewelry at all can interrupt this process.
- Good general hygiene is ALWAYS important. Be sure to shower daily and keep a close eye on your piercing. Other than some saline spray or a warm shower, the LITHA method encourages avoiding any sort of "scrubbing" to clean your piercing.
- Always listen to your professional piercer! They may not recommend the LITHA method, but if you are interested in trying it out for yourself, make sure you ask lots of questions.
- You should stop using the LITHA method if you notice your piercing getting red; peeling or flaking; if it develops a smell; or if it starts discharging yellow/greenish pus. If you have any of these symptoms, go see a doctor or a professional piercer immediately!
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If you all like The Tea, I bet you'd also like my Saturday advice column, Dear Alley! Every week I take three questions from Body Candy Babes worldwide and answer them in my own little blog. Have you been wondering about a particular piercing? Not sure how to find the right piercing studio in your town? Need general life advice? Your girl Alley is here for you! Send your comment/question/concern over to DearAlley@bodycandy.com - maybe your question will be featured this week!
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