Gentian Violet by Saferly

Gentian violet is commonly used to mark the location for all piercings, oral and surface.

Typically it is used in the medical field as a bactericide and an antifungal agent. It is the primary agent used in the Gram stain test which is a bacterial identification test in use today. It is also used by hospitals and oral surgeons for the treatment of serious heat burns and other injuries to the skin and gums.

Gentian violet does not require a doctor's prescription (in the US), but it is also not easily found in drug stores or pharmacies

The preferred method of application in piercings is to dip a fine tipped toothpick into the solution and use it to then mark the piercings location.

Toothpicks can be found below in the "Related Products" section.