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 white naturally occurring metal.

Nickel is the most common cause of skin allergy and irritation, which can be as small as a red dot to the size of 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 a nickel allergy as soon as the body more susceptible for the sensitivity, carrying in the future is responding, or it can come into contact, create a reaction and persistent irritation can mean, treat is more difficult...

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

Search for jewelry and clothing marked "Nickel-free" or "hypoallergene" wear only stainless steel, Platinum or gold jewelry, if you know you are allergic to NickelDiscontinue take jewelry, which causes considerable irritation, such as redness or ItchingUse 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment that can be bought over-the-counter, for the treatment of nickel-induced dermatitis Lake your dermatologist if symptoms worsen or improve within three to five days not wear jewelry

Also people have pointed out the recent health warnings the use of lead in some cheap jewelry. Public health awareness and strict rules has significantly reduced the occurrences in health, problems due to lead in the United States. Jewelry products, which purchased outside the United States does not offer the same security and the health effects of lead are damages the central nervous system in children with learning difficulties. Always questions to make and if in doubt don't buy, cheap jewelry from countries with which the same stringent regulation do not.

A good indication that your contains nickel jewelry is that the remains of which a black nickel respond mark with your skin. Keep in mind that the jewelry that you use the, not only in contact with your skin, but with sensitive internal tissue comes in your belly. Why risk your skin and your health, if AlluringBody has a nice range of nickel and lead free, low allergy, body jewelry of quality, which are suitable for every occasion.

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