PEARL (Oyster): Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen Pearl (Oyster) Harvesting pearls yourself might put your skin at risk of things that could irritate it, but otherwise, pearls are not a top contact allergen. If you have environmental or animal cruelty concerns, synthetic pearls could be an option. Just be wary of plastic ones that might have dyes or preservatives […]

CRYSTALS & GEMSTONES: Allergen or Not An Allergen?

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Not An Allergen. Crystals & Gemstones Mineral crystals (like agate, chalcedony, malachite, tiger’s eye, and amethyst) and rocks that are considered gemstones (like jade and lapis lazuli) are not published skin allergens. But look out for those that may be contaminated with allergens like nickel, cobalt, gold, or chrome. Reactions can also occur with handling, such as if […]

Can I Use Jewelry If I Have Sensitive Skin?

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The simple answer? Maybe. Gold is an allergen but it’s nickel that’s the real danger for those with contact dermatitis. Nickel isn’t just an allergen or a top allergen…nickel is frequently the number one most common allergen on published allergen lists. It is difficult to find metals without nickel in them — even if you […]

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