Have you ever worn a piece of jewelry, only to find that it has stained your skin green? Don’t worry—this is a common problem. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why this happens and how you can prevent it from occurring in the future.
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How to Keep Jewelry from Turning Your Skin Green
Why It Happens
The phenomenon of jewelry turning skin green is caused by an electrochemical reaction between the jewelry and the sweat or oils on your skin.
The most common culprits are copper and silver pieces, but it can also happen with gold or nickel plated jewelry.
When these metals come into contact with moisture and air, they create a chemical compound called copper chloride. This compound stains the skin green due to its reaction with your body’s natural oils and sweat.
Preventing Discoloration
Luckily, there are several steps you can take in order to ensure that your jewelry won’t stain your skin green.
First and foremost, be sure to remove all jewelry before engaging in any physical activity, such as exercising or swimming. This will help keep sweat away from metallic pieces and prevent discoloration from occurring.
Additionally, if you notice some discoloration beginning to form on any of your jewelry pieces, clean them immediately using warm water and mild soap.
You can also try using a polishing cloth or metal cleaner for tougher discolorations or tarnishes.
Finally, when not wearing them, store your metallic pieces separately in pouches or cloth bags so that they don’t come into contact with other materials (such as air) which could cause oxidation over time.
Conclusion
No one wants their favorite pieces of jewelry turning their skin green! Thankfully, there are several steps you can take in order to minimize this occurrence—from removing all jewelry before physical activities to proper storage and cleaning techniques.
Next time you put on something shiny and sparkly be sure follow these guidelines in order to keep both yourself (and your precious metals!) looking great!
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