The Sensitive Skin Guide: Why Your Jewellery Itches (And How to Wear Pieces That Don’t Irritate)
If you have ever had to take your earrings off halfway through an event because your lobes were burning, or noticed a dull dark ring around your neck on a warm afternoon, you are not alone. For many women, fashion jewellery comes with hesitation: Will this make me itch? Can I wear this all day at the office or during a festive occasion without a reaction? The good news: having sensitive skin does not mean you are restricted to solid fine gold. It simply means learning which metals to avoid and what finishing techniques protect your skin. Here is everything you need to know to build an irritation-free jewellery collection you can wear from morning to night. 1. What Actually Causes the Itch? (It’s Usually Nickel) Most skin irritation from jewellery is not caused by the piece itself, but by the trace metals mixed into low-grade alloys: Nickel Sensitivity: Nickel is the most common culprit behind contact dermatitis from jewellery. It is frequently used as a cheap filler or base layer in f...
