And no, we don’t mean withbelly button piercings(which are back, FYI).

We mean: how to clean your belly button properly, becausespoiler alertmany of us are doing it incorrectly.

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How to Clean Your Belly Button Because You’re Probably Doing It Wrong

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First things first: Cleaning your belly button isn’t exactly pleasant.

It can feel a bit ticklish or even downright weird.

As Dr. Lucy Glancey, the founder ofDr.

We warn you, this video is pretty vile, and you won’t be able to unsee it!

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Deep breaths, people.

Obviously,frequent showersand washing the belly button area will help to remove some of this buildup.

see to it you fully rinse the area afterward.

I suggest using a gentle cleansing washlather up and rinse thoroughly, says Dr. Glancey.

Unlike an innie belly button, you’re able to putmoisturizeron to keep it soft and avoid crustiness.

This article first appeared onGlamourUK.