Posted by Ellie on August 26, 2009 · Leave a comment

Unfortunately, jewelry is not all equal. Cheap body jewelry, often made in China, contains nickel, silver know naturally occurring metal.

Nickel is the most common cause of skin allergy and irritation, which can be as small as a red dot to as large as broken, blisters skin in extreme reactions. It is estimated that 5.8% of American adults are allergic to nickel and the jewelry on the market, nickel in any form contains almost 1 / 3. If you as soon as the body carry more susceptible for sensitivity in the future is responding, on nickel or with it can come into contact, create a reaction and persistent irritation can mean, is more difficult to handle...

Leading dermatologists and specialist in irritant dermatitis Dr. Maibach following tips suggested:

Search for jewelry and clothing labelled "Nickel-free" or "hypoallergene" wearing only stainless steel, Platinum or gold jewelry, if you know you are allergic to NickelDiscontinue take jewelry, which causes skin irritation, such as redness or ItchingUse all noticeably 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment, traded in the OTC market can be purchased that, for the treatment of nickel-induced dermatitis Lake your dermatologist if symptoms worsen or not within three to five days can not wear jewelry improve

People for the use of lead in some cheap jewelry have made aware of the recent health warnings. Public health awareness and stringent lowered the occurrence in health associated with clear problems due to lead in the United States. Jewelry products, acquired they can offer outside of the United States not with the same security and the health effects of lead are the damage the central nervous system and for children, learning difficulties. More questions to ask and if in doubt don't buy cheap jewelry from countries that do not use the same strict regulation.

A good indication that your contains nickel jewelry is, that the remains of a black to a result of nickel with your skin react to mark. Keep in mind that it is used jewelry not only in contact with the skin, but with soft internal tissue in the abdomen of the. Why risk your skin and your health, if AlluringBody has a nice range of nickel and lead free, low allergy, quality body jewelry that are suitable for every occasion.

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