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That's copper oxide coming out. Some people's body chemistry makes it happen faster than others.

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Q: Why does jewelry turn skin green?
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Is it bad if jewelry makes your skin turn green?

I think it is bad for skin


Will aluminum jewelry turn your skin green?

Copper is what is in jewelry that turns skin green after lengthily wear. If the aluminum is If the aluminum is anodized it won't corrode at all.


Will gold overlay turn your finger green?

Jewelry with a gold overlay can possibly turn your skin green. This is determined by if you have a skin allergy to the metal under the overlay.


Does silvertone turn your neck green?

Silvertone jewelry is a costume jewelry made to look like silver. It can cause skin to turn green due to the copper and nickel in the metal


Will white copper and zinc jewelry turn your skin green?

Depends on the persons skin, and if they take care of it.


What makes jewelry cause skin to turn green?

the jewelry oxidizes when it gets wet. Like copper does when its outside.


Why is my sterling silver and gold jewelry both turning my skin black when I rub it on my skin?

http://www.helium.com/items/597008-why-do-some-jewelry-metals-turn-skin-green


How can you make jewelry not turn your skin green?

Wear Silpada!!!! Usually, only fake, costume jewelry will turn green. This is because it is made from copper instead of gold and the oils form you skin cause the copper to corrode. The green corrosion can stain your fingers or any other skin the metal is held against. So, short answer, get some real jewelry...


Why does silver jewelry turn pink?

Silver jewelry may turn pink if the jewelry is fake. This because the outer coating has been peeled away due to wear and tear. Fake jewelry may also turn a person's skin green.


How is does fake jewelry turn your skin green if you have it long for a long time?

The reason some costume jewelry turns skin green is because the outer plating has worn off and the copper alloy metal underneath is exposed. It is the copper in the metal that is turning your finger green.


Why does gold jewelry turn skin green?

because It's plated copper! pay attention in chemistry, you pleb


Why does fake jewelry change color?

It's a chemical reaction. Sometimes after wearing jewelry, your skin that was in contact will turn green. It's because the jewelry wasn't in fact silver or gold, but cheap copper.