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Oh gosh no, Hypoallergenic is a phrase that has been misused by everyone from toilet paper companies to makeup manufacturers. It was intended to imply that the product is considered safe for it's intended use and that it should not cause any adverse reaction to the body. This implication is more often than not incorrect when it comes to earrings and nickle. Of the shelf earrings from just about any store will contain nickle in the post or hook section that actually runs through the piercing as well as the butterfly backing that holds it in place. Generally 303 or 304 stainless steel still contains nickle, which are the metal types used most often in earring studs and posts. For a material to be nickle free it is suppose to be clearly marked "nickle free" and the certification proving it. Professional Body Piercing Studios carry a wide range of certified nickle free earrings in various designs to choose from.
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Do Claire's sensitive solution earrings have nickel in them?
no they dont. they are nickel free :)
What are the safest earrings you can buy?
Some people have a nickel sensitivity when it comes to earrings. Therefore, I believe that nickel free or nickel safe earrings are the best and safest earrings to use. They are made from surgical stainless steel.
How do you make not nickel free earrings nickel free?
you can't as such make them nickel free but it does help if you put a coating if clear nail polish over the area that is in contact with your skin.
What is the best hypoallergenic material for earrings?
Different people have different allergies, however anything with nickel is not hypoallergenic and you want the purest metals possible such as sterling silver or 14K or higher gold. For those that are still allergic to that, surgical steel is anothe option.
Are clairs earrings nickel free?
Yes they do have nickel in them. All of Claires Earrings do the closet you can to nothing are the sterling silver one they only have 8% while the rest have like 30-50%
Are hypoallergenic earrings a good choice for people who can only wear gold earrings or not?
Hypoallergenic earrings can be a good choice for those who can only wear gold earrings, if the sensitivity is not very high. Individuals who develop rashes, etc when wearing certain earrings have developed contact dermatitis or an inflammation from contact with something irritating on the skin. If the dermatitis is severe even with hypoallergenic earrings, you may want to purchase nonallergenic earrings. These can be made of a pure grade Titanium.
Why were hypoallergenic earrings invented?
Some people are allergic to having certain metal compounds coming into contact with their skin. In order to avoid this hypoallergenic earrings are plated with a different metal to avoid a reaction.
Do Avon earring come with hypoallergenic posts?
Most Avon earrings come with hypoallergenic posts. If you buy some of the older Avon earring they may not come with hypoallergenic posts but you can replace them with hypoallergenic posts if you buys them separately.
How can you tell if an earring contains Nickel?
One good way to tell is to use a nickel test kit. This is practical when you want to test an earring which you've already purchased. If you are purchasing a new earring, look for "guaranteed nickel-free" or "hypoallergenic" or "100% nickel-free". Jewelry marked with one of these will have no nickel or very little nickel and are less likely to irritate.
Are Breast cancer awareness pink ribbon earrings hypoallergenic?
You can certainly buy breast cancer awareness ribbons that are hypoallergenic, but they'll cost a dollar or so more.
Can I be allergic to a specific type of earring material?
Yes, some people are allergic to different metals. There are alternatives, like people that are allergic to nickel have the option to buy nickel-free earrings.
What is the advantage of titanuim watches over stainless steel watches?
Titanium is nickel free, making it hypoallergenic for those with nickel allergies. Titanium is also considerably lighter than stainless steel, if interested in a lighter watch.
