Author: Julia Kulik
It is good when a new decoration brings joy and positive emotions. But what to do if you find redness, rash or swelling on the skin at the point of contact with the product? The first, of course, is to remove the decoration. And then find out what caused the allergic reaction.
Precious metals in their pure form - gold, silver, platinum, as a rule, do not cause reactions. But they can be provoked by impurities of nickel, cobalt, chromium, lead and other metals. We tell in more detail, jewelry, from what materials it is worth buying in order to avoid allergies.
Products from hypoallergenic metals
Titanium is one of the most biocompatible materials in the world. It is called the "metal of the future", and is used not only in the space industry, but also in medicine as implants. Titanium is also widely used in the jewelry industry. Jewelry from it is not deformed, is not afraid of household chemicals and sea water, does not oxidize and does not stain the skin. Titanmet is Russia's first brand-manufacturer of titanium engagement rings. Under the brand, not only rings are produced, but also earrings, bracelets, pendants and other jewelry.
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Niobium is used in Interstellar Jewelry piercing jewelry. It is a silver-gray metal, resistant to mechanical damage and easily forged. It produces intricate fantasy decorations of complex shapes. Jewelry made from niobium can be dyed in different colors and not be afraid that they will change skin color.
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The choice of jewelry made of steel is quite large. The main thing is to look for the 316L marking on the tag. It is this designation that guarantees that the metal will not cause a skin reaction. BNGL uses steel as the main material for its bracelets. The brand is known outside of Russia and every year it increases the number of its fans.
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Vloes does a great job of combining steel with leather and handmade lampwork Murano glass. This means that no product will have a double. Dedicated to lovers "not like everyone else".
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"Medical Gold"
"Medical Gold" is a hypoallergenic alloy of various metals: zinc, copper, steel and, of course, gold. But in such an alloy it is many times less than in the original. Medical instruments made of this material are almost not exposed to physical impact and corrosion. Depending on the percentage of elements, it is used in various industries, including the jewelry industry. Jewelry made of medical gold is quite difficult to distinguish from the real one. The main difference is the absence of a sample on the product.
In order for the jewelry to have a characteristic gold color, they are coated with a special layer of Gold Plated or Gold Filled. The latter is used in all high-quality high-quality jewelry. Xuping Jewelry is one of the most famous manufacturers of medical gold jewelry in the world. The company has its own production facilities in China and Korea, and stores are represented in many countries. Jewelry is sprayed with real 18-carat gold, and cubic zirkonia or Swarovski crystals are used as inserts.
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plastic jewelry
It is already difficult to imagine the modern world without plastic. Every day, one way or another, we come into contact with him. Including in the jewelry industry. Lightness, strength, flexibility, ease of care - these are not all the properties of modern plastic. And such a representative as a bioplast is biocompatible and hypoallergenic. Products from it are widely used by piercing masters as a material for the first puncture. Products can be completely made of plastic, or the craftsmen replace only the lock or the part that will be in contact with the body.
Wooden and organic decorations
Choosing jewelry made of jewelry resin, wood or organic glass, you can be sure that the skin will not surprise you as an allergy. These materials are harmless to the body, and the decorations are varied and very affordable. The Russian brand "Slonvish" has won the love of customers and has been pleasing with its assortment and constant novelties for several years.
As the founder of the brand Valentina Vishnyakova admits, both adults and children love the brand's earrings. You can put them on immediately after your ears are pierced. Earrings are almost weightless and will not cause discomfort when worn. The brand's arsenal includes more than 500 types of earrings made of various biocompatible materials. The brand plans to expand the line of names and make recycling, switching to the use of recycled food-grade plastic in its products. This will allow the company to become even more environmentally friendly and contribute to conscious consumption and conservation of natural resources.
An allergy to jewelry may not appear immediately - the cumulative effect can make itself felt at any time. Therefore, when choosing a new ring or earrings, pay attention to the composition and study the properties of materials.
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