The Big Question: Is It Sterile?
Make sure the body piercing kit you choose has sterile body jewelry included. If you are not sure if the body jewelry offered is sterilized or not, ask before you buy
Finding the Right Body Piercing Supplies
find a company that publicly posts their spore test results on their autoclave equipment so you know without a doubt that what you are getting is the safest possible choice for you and your clients
Your Vote Counts: Cool or Fool?
“Make sure you give very careful thought to anything you undertake…”
Body Piercing Supplies Part VII (how-to instructions)
Besides including sterile piercing needles, sterile tools, and sterile body jewelry, a body piercing kit should always include easy to follow instructions either in written form or streaming videos
Who Should Use A Body Piercing Kit?
“…make sure you purchase a body piercing kit that includes sterile body jewelry, and make sure your kit gives you proper how-to instructions (ideally videos) and proper aftercare instructions…”
Body Piercing Supplies: Body Art or Medical Origin?
One of the most common types of forceps used in body piercing is called a ‘sponge forcep’ which was designed as a surgical instrument used to grab and hold small sponges used during surgeries
Body Piercing Kits: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
“Over 95% of body piercing kits we found for sale did NOT include sterile body jewelry, except for this respected company’s body piercing kits…”
Body Piercing Kits: Are They Really Safe?
“Over 98% of body piercing kits offered on ebay and by online websites do NOT include sterilized pouched body jewelry…”
Where To Find the Right Body Piercing Kit
Even more important than that, make sure the body piercing kit is sterile, meaning it includes sterile needles, tools, skin prep AND sterile body jewelry. Only a very few body piercing kits include sterile body jewelry (that has been sterilized and pouched for use), so be careful not to be ‘fooled’ by kits that claim to be safe that are not.
Body Piercing Supplies Part VI (receiving cork)
If you are autoclaving the corks prior to piercing, you should always use the rubber types, since they are not as porous as the cork ones and will not retain moisture or bacteria