What is the best plug material?
Ear Plug Material Choices
- Steel: Steel is a smooth, non-porous, easy to clean material considered by most to be an excellent choice for fresh ear stretches.
- Titanium: Titanium is another choice that is widely considered to be one of the best for ear stretching and for fresh stretches.
- Silicone:
- Acrylic:
- Organic:
Why do plugs smell?
When a circuit overheats, the plastics and heat-resistant chemicals used in outlets, circuit breakers, or wiring insulation may emit a fishy or urine-like smell.
Do all gauges smell?
You naturally don’t want to have your gauges get all icky and gross and smell of earcheese do you. The reason your ear gauges smell bad is because they’re sitting in your ear. Your skin sheds almost every hour on the hour and all of those dead skin cells are left sitting on the gauge. Thus the stinky smell.
Are acrylic plugs safe?
Acrylic Gauges, Plugs & Tunnels Acrylic is a type of plastic that’s affordable, and safe to use for body jewelry. It’s very lightweight and can be used to mimic natural materials like stone or even glass.
Are glass plugs safe?
Glass plugs are a great alternative to metal plugs. It is nonporous and can be autoclaved so it’s safe for healing tissue and glass plugs come in a variety of brilliant colors and interesting designs.
How do I stop my plugs from smelling?
Take the plugs or hangers out of your ears and wash them. Wash with warm water and use soap (just like you do in a shower 🙂 Some type of moisturizer on your ears can also be helpful. The odor will be stronger while you are stretching your ears.
How can I make my plugs not smell?
Are stone plugs safe?
Stone plugs are actually the easiest organic material type to take care of because of its natural resistance to water. This means you can safely submerge them without risking any deformities, swelling, or cracking.
Are ceramic plugs safe?
Oceans Wonders Ceramic Coral Frag Plugs are fired in a kiln at nearly 2000 degrees making them 100% inert and reef safe.
What is ear butter for?
Ear butter is a blend of oils including Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil that work along with beeswax to create a healing and healthy solution for your stretched ears. Activated charcoal draws bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of your skin.