Picture this! You have had a fabulous day. First a small party in the office and then at home. You got all the chances to flaunt your new jewelry. It was a day well spent with good fun and much needed relaxation. The next day you get up, you have an ugly rash around your neck. Well, thanks to the nickel in that necklace you wore, you have got that rash. Quite a few amongst us have been there, experienced that. Fortunately, because of the jewelry making fraternity and those who research on metals used for jewelry, the incidences of people developing a rash from such things are decreasing. The reason? In comes hypoallergenic jewelry! Scan through the text that follows to know what it is!What is Hypoallergenic Jewelry?
Basically, this type of jewelry is made sans the use of harmful alloys, nickel to be precise. It could be any other metal as well. But in general too, if someone is allergic to a particular metal, hypoallergenic jewelry is the best bet. This type of jewelry is made of titanium, gold (10 to 14 karat), surgical steel, and also niobium is recommended. The best part about niobium and titanium is that they never have a reaction with the chemical makeup of our skin. However, surgical steel may have a slight amount of nickel but it does not lead to an allergic reaction. These metals are therefore used as hypoallergenic jewelry coating. Platinum too is used to create such jewelry. In addition to this, pure copper, free from nickel or nickel alloys, is a hypoallergenic material for jewelry. Even the jewelry which is does not involve metal but involves thread like material, and beads and stuff can be said to be hypoallergenic.
Positives of Hypoallergenic Jewelry
The best part about hypoallergenic body jewelry is that you will not have to wake up with an ugly skin rash or itch the next day. Then you can wear them frequently and for a longer period of time too without any problem. There would not be any reaction. Sometimes, what can happen is that even those who are usually not sensitive to normal jewelry, may even experience rash and the like sometimes. This is good even for them. Moreover, this jewelry does not compromise on the quality and the fashion quotient as well. Sometimes, it can happen that individuals are not sensitive to certain metals but they may develop sensitivity later on. This type of jewelry will be then useful for them too. The fact that it is hypoallergenic, moreover does not restrict the array of designs you can choose from. Consider earrings for instance. These can include the jazziest and the snazziest of the designs to the classic and elegant ones. Hypoallergenic jewelry findings too are useful as if they are used for making other jewelry items as well. They can save money as well for you.
After getting a low down on allergy-free, (so to say!) jewelry, let's see if we can avoid unwanted reactions in case there is a usage of normal jewelry.
Precautions for Sensitive Skin
If you give a little bit of thought, you can easily save yourself from that ugly rash and itching on account of normal jewelry.
- Be it normal or hypoallergenic, avoid wearing jewelry at home, even if it is gold jewelry. It will reduce the exposure of metal to your skin, automatically preventing any reactions.
- You can try applying a clear nail polish to an area which is going to be exposed to jewelry you are sensitive to if you have to wear that.
- The jewelry findings can be used by either plating them again.
- As far as possible do not go for cheap jewelry or oxidized jewelry, even if you do not go for hypoallergenic jewelry.
- While buying hypoallergenic jewelry, make sure it is marked as that.
All these things will prevent a skin abrasion from the hypoallergenic jewelry supplies. Last, but not the least, whenever you buy hypoallergenic jewelry, along with the tag saying hypoallergenic, also confirm whether the parts which are going to be exposed to your skin are not which can induce a skin reaction! I sign off here! Take care!
