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A cleansing agent.


The term '''Nez Perces''' (French for "[[Pierced|pierced]] noses") is a derogatory term for several Native American groups (which some have come to accept).
Many people choose to clean their piercings with an [[Antibacterial|antibacterial]] '''soap''' (such as Dial), but this is widely regarded as unnecessary. Regular soaps work just as well. [[Salt soaks]] are often preferred, and won't irritate or dry the piercing as will many soaps.


The first group referred to as Nez Perces were the Ioway, a French derivation of the Dakota word for them (Ayuhwa or "sleepy ones"). They called themselves the Pahodja though ("dusty noses"), although the fur traders called them Nez Perces. The Algonquins knew them as the Nadouessioux Maskoutens or the Dakota of the Prairies.
''Shannon adds:'' When choosing a soap, you should look for a soap that's as plain as possible—perfumes and moisturizers, especially those found in less expensive soaps can irritate a piercing and lengthen healing times. In addition, when cleaning a piercing, make sure that you don't leave soap (or shampoo) residue inside the piercing.


Further West in Idaho were the Nimiipu ("the people"), a semi-nomadic group also called the Nez Perces for their nose pendants. This tribe still exists on a reservation in Lapwai, Idaho and they even have a tribal website at [http://www.nezperce.org/ www.nezperce.org] with history, their tribal code, and so on; although they have removed all reference to the source of the name "nez perces."
== See Also ==
* [[Aftercare]]
* [[Satin]]
* [[Provon]]
* [[Tattoo Goo Soap]]

Latest revision as of 11:38, 17 September 2023

A cleansing agent.

Many people choose to clean their piercings with an antibacterial soap (such as Dial), but this is widely regarded as unnecessary. Regular soaps work just as well. Salt soaks are often preferred, and won't irritate or dry the piercing as will many soaps.

Shannon adds: When choosing a soap, you should look for a soap that's as plain as possible—perfumes and moisturizers, especially those found in less expensive soaps can irritate a piercing and lengthen healing times. In addition, when cleaning a piercing, make sure that you don't leave soap (or shampoo) residue inside the piercing.

See Also

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