Posted by Julia in If you’ve ever bought cheap jewelry that turns your skin yellow I’m sure you’ve been curious why it does that. Generally <, there is a reaction caused by base metal to everyone who wears jewelry that is cheaper.
It happens to some faster than others~ though, due to the fact that everyone has different skin.
Truth be told expensive jewelry can have the same effect; because it’s not one hundred percent pure<, regardless of cost. Platinum is a safe choice as it almost never reacts with skin so not to fear if you own platinum jewelry. To try to stop gold jewelry from turning your skin green be sure its not made from cheap metal and then plated – the base metal might be cheap and then covered with gold that can rub off. For 'real' gold jewelry choosing a higher karat only can help reduce the marks that are left on your skin. Jewelry made from copper will almost always turn your skin green and its hard to stop it.
Stay away from sweating in your jewelry it can increase the green skin effect and also ask your jeweler if there is anything that he can coat the jewelry item with – to keep your skin from reacting. If you do this you can wear inexpensive jewelry whenever you want. Keep in mind; the green discoloration isn't harmful. It's simply a reaction and not allergies. Metal allergic reactions causes reddening plus it could also make your skin feel itchy and inflamed. Which is nothing like green skin.
If you do get an allergy to a piece of jewelry stop wearing that right away. Green skin shouldnt scare you ore keep you from wearing your favorite pieces you may just have to clean your skin more to avoid having it look bad.
At the end of the day coating it is generally your best choice.