What starts as a perfectly accessorized outfit can devolve into anallergic reactionwithin moments.
First, theres a bump here and there, followed by a full-blown rash before you know it.
The key to irritation-free accessorizing?
Knowing which metals youre allergic to.
(And yes, itisan allergy.)
As youre jewelry shopping, keep a close eye on which metals the pieces youre eyeing are made from.
Saurabh Singh, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at SkinTap, a virtual dermatology clinic.
What are the typical signs of sensitive skin?
Redness, hives, and dry, flaky skinsound familiar?
What types of metals are best for sensitive skin?
For patients with sensitive skin, Dr. Singh recommends titanium or platinum.
I had an allergic reaction to jewelry.
How do I soothe my skin?
What does it mean if a piece of jewelry is hypoallergenic?
Hypoallergenic is the key word anyone with sensitive skin wants to scan for when shopping for jewelry.
One metal it definitely wont include?
Saurabh Singh, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at SkinTap, a virtual dermatology clinic.
What about plated jewelryis that safe?
What metal is being plated over?
Oftentimes there will be nickel hiding under plated jewelry, in which case, no.
But over time, the patient will most likely become sensitive and have difficulty wearing that piece of jewelry.
Thats only part of the reason why these Rowan earrings made this list, though.
Theyre bold without being too big, and substantial without dragging down your lobes.
Take this balbous ring from her Form Collection, for instance.
Its easy to layer with other jewelry and just as easy to integrate into your already existing jewelry collection.
Itsdare we say?perfect.
Keep in mind that while this stud is plated with 14k gold, brass lives underneath.
While not an allergic reaction, its not the best look either.
If youre ready to decorate your ankles again, nab one of these paperclip chain-style anklets from Baublebar.
itd be peaking out from a trousers and lug-sole loafer look.
Its bound to last longer than regular gold plating while offering a better price than solid gold.
Pair it with a handful of other rings or let it do all the talking itself.
Either way its a beauty.
Pieces that are made in Italy.
Check, check, and check in the case of these hoops.
BRB, were clicking add to cart right now.
(Thank you Carrie Bradshaw and early 2000s nostalgia.)
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