Staying In Style With Sensitive Earrings

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Women love to wear jewelry pieces such as earrings since these can transform drab and boring attire to something more stunning. However, this can be a problem if they have sensitive skin. While they can opt for hypoallergenic earrings, this does not necessarily mean that these are free from nickel, a metal that most people are allergic to. So, to prevent itchiness, redness and swelling, they should go for sensitive earrings with specific materials that are safe to use.

Types of Earrings For Sensitive Skin

- Sterling silver

This alloy contains 92.5% silver plus 7.5% copper. High quality sterling silver earrings are nickel-free and are best for those with sensitive ears. However, not all earrings that have a 925 mark are sterling silver, especially if their prices are too low. Therefore, to prevent the risk of getting allergies, it is best to buy these from a reputable source.

- Niobium

People who are allergic to metal can find a solution in niobium earrings. This is used in medical implants. For this reason, this material is resistant to corrosion and allergic reactions. Niobium has no lead, nickel and additives so it is safe for sensitive skin. While it may not have the colors of basic silver and gold, it comes in its own colors of black, blue, green, purple, pink, yellow, teal, bronze and copper.

- Titanium

Another excellent choice of material for hypo allergenic earrings is titanium. Since it is, also, used for medical implants, it is safe for those who are allergic to metals.

- Surgical steel

This kind of material can be a good choice for making sensitive earrings, depending on the grade of surgical steel. There are some that contain 8% to 10.5% nickel, making it unsafe for those who are allergic to nickel. For those with sensitive skin, the kind of surgical steel that is used for medical implants is an ideal choice for allergy sufferers.

- Gold

Since pure gold (24k) is too soft and expensive to be used in earrings, the lower carat of gold is use and is combined with other metals so they can be more durable, colorful and affordable. The other parts may be made of copper, nickel, silver, palladium, manganese or tin. Those who have sensitive ears should avoid using gold earrings that have nickel, even if it is only a low percentage. Palladium is the best material that can be combined with gold to prevent allergic reactions.

- Gold-fill

Those who are comfortable about wearing gold earrings are most likely to feel at ease with gold-fill earrings. These are made with the use of heat and pressure so that a carat gold layer can be applied to a metal base, which is more affordable. This type of earrings is thicker than gold-plated earrings so it can last for a long time.

- Copper

Although most individuals are not likely to react to copper earrings, they may not feel comfortable using them knowing that they can easily oxidize and cause a greenish color to the skin.

Conclusion

Women can wear earrings and look stylish, in spite of having sensitive skin. They just have to be careful when it comes to the materials they are made from. They are safe with niobium, titanium, high quality sterling silver plus gold and gold-fill earrings. They can feel confident knowing that their ears would not itch, turn red or swell while wearing them.