How to Keep Your Jewelry & Skin Happy in the Heat

Why Summer Requires Extra Piercing Care

Sweat, sunscreen, and bacteria love warm, damp environments—and unfortunately, so do infections. Even healed piercings can become irritated or inflamed in summer, especially if you're changing jewelry often, swimming, or not cleaning the area regularly.

Certain body areas are especially prone to summer sensitivity:

• Nose & septum piercings: more exposure to sunscreen, face sweat, and masks.

• Ear piercings (especially cartilage): contact with hair, sunblock, and beach sand.

• Belly piercings: friction from swimsuits and sweat.

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How to Care for Piercings in Summer

1. Clean with saline solution daily, especially after sweating, swimming, or sun exposure.

2. Avoid touching your jewelry with dirty hands—carry hand sanitizer if you’re out.

3. Dry your piercing thoroughly after showers or beach days—moisture invites bacteria.

4. Choose jewelry made from hypoallergenic materials, like titanium, surgical steel, or 925 sterling silver.

5. Avoid heavy creams and sunscreens directly on piercing areas; opt for non-comedogenic products when possible.

6. Wear breathable clothing to prevent friction on belly or body piercings.

ZS Body Jewelry offers lightweight, summer-friendly styles that are easy on your skin and perfect for every sunny day.

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What to Do If a Piercing Gets Infected or Irritated

First, don’t panic. Even with great care, piercings can sometimes get inflamed. Here's how to respond:

Symptoms of irritation: redness, slight swelling, tenderness, crusting.
Symptoms of infection: heat, pus, throbbing pain, prolonged swelling, or fever.

What to do:

• Clean the area twice daily with saline solution, not alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.

• Avoid removing the jewelry unless advised by a professional—it can trap bacteria inside.

• Switch to high-quality hypoallergenic jewelry, such as titanium nose rings or studs from ZS Body Jewelry.

• See a professional piercer or doctor if symptoms worsen after 2–3 days.

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Stay Stylish & Safe with ZS Body Jewelry

You shouldn’t have to choose between looking good and feeling good. At ZS Body Jewelry, we design summer-safe, hypoallergenic piercing jewelry for every style and skin type. Whether you’re beach hopping or rooftop lounging, your piercings deserve comfort and sparkle.

🛍️ Shop our summer-safe styles at ZS Body Jewelry
✨ Shine through the season—worry-free.