Which Piercing Aftercare Is Right for You?

NeilMed vs. SkinKandy Advanced Aftercare

When it comes to caring for a new or existing body piercing, choosing the right aftercare can make all the difference. Healing time, comfort, and long-term results all depend on how well you look after the area, and at SkinKandy, we offer two effective options to support every kind of piercing journey. 

Whether your piercing is freshly done, fully healed, or needing a little extra TLC, here’s everything you need to know about NeilMed and our Advanced Aftercare so you can choose what’s best for you. 

NeilMed

NeilMed


The go-to everyday piercing cleanser

Pair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add detTrusted by piercers and customers worldwide, NeilMed Piercing Aftercare is a staple in piercing hygiene, and for good reason. 

NeilMed is a sterile saline spray made specifically for body piercings. It contains only two ingredients: 

  • Purified water 
  • Sodium chloride (salt) 

That’s it. No alcohol, no fragrances, and no preservatives, meaning nothing that can irritate or disrupt healing skin. 

Why NeilMed works 

Helps keep the piercing site free from bacteria and impurities caused by dirt, sweat, and beauty products 

Supports a healthy healing environment by keeping the piercing site hydrated  

Safe and gentle enough for new and even after your piercing is fully healed, maintaining clean skin around the site helps prevent buildup, odour, and irritation, which is why NeilMed is a great option for ongoing maintenance. ails on availability, style, or even provide a review.

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SkinKandy Advanced Aftercare

SkinKandy  Advanced Aftercare


Extra support for irritation & bumps 

Sometimes piercings need a little more than saline, especially if you’re dealing with irritation, redness, or  pressure bumps. That’s where our Advanced Aftercare comes in. 

Advanced Aftercare is a high purity hypochlorous solution. Hypochlorous acid is formed naturally within our bodies when sodium chloride (normal saline) and water ions are electrolised, and is released by white blood cells as part of our natural immune defence.  

This gentle but powerful solution is recognised for its effective cleansing properties, and is dermatologist and paediatrician tested for use on skin prone to sensitivity and irritation. 

What makes it different 

  • Formulated for irritated or slow-healing piercings, making it perfect for when your piercing needs a little extra help 
  • Helps calm irritation, redness, bumps, and inflammation 
  • Alcohol-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free 
  • Ph neutral and suitable for normal and sensitive skin 


How to use SkinKandy Advanced Aftercare

To give your new piercing the best chance at healthy healing, we recommend using Advanced Aftercare twice daily for the first 3 weeks, to help prevent and reduce irritation and inflammation. It’s also perfect to support your piercing whenever you get a flare-up after sports, exercise, or when changing jewellery. Pairing the Advanced Aftercare with Neilmed for ongoing twice daily cleansing, is the ultimate holistic aftercare routine, providing both a gentle everyday cleanse, and a targeted boost to fight flare-ups.

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So which one should you choose? 

  • Choose NeilMed if: 

    ✔ You have a fresh or fully healed piercing

    ✔ You want a gentle, everyday hygiene routine

    ✔ You need something simple and non-irritating

    ✔ Your piercing is healed but you still want to maintain cleanliness

  • Choose SkinKandy  Advanced Aftercare if: 

    ✔ You’re experiencing a flare up 

    ✔ Healing has slowed or feels stuck 

    ✔ You want additional support beyond saline 

    ✔ You’re prone to irritation, inflammation, or pressure bumps 

  • Use Both if: 

    ✔ You want the ultimate aftercare routine 

    ✔  You want to give your new piercing the best chance at healing 

    ✔ Your piercing is irritated but still needs regular saline cleansing

     ✔ You want to keep things clean and calm 

Every piercing heals a little differently. What’s most important is giving your piercing the right support at the right time. Whether you rely on the trusted simplicity of NeilMed or the soothing, targeted power of our Advanced Aftercare, SkinKandy has you covered through every step of your healing journey. If you want help choosing the best option for your piercing, drop into any SkinKandy studio, our piercers are always here to guide you.

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