Donnerstag, 24. April 2014

Does finger turns green by silver rings, how to avoid?

Most of the people get astonished when they notice a green color on their finger below the rings. This ring may be of gold or silver metal. This effect may be due to the reaction of the chemicals in your hand (which may be of a cosmetic product) with the metal of the ring.

In this world there are various types of metals that oxidize with your skin and give birth to the discoloration of the jewelry metal. The sterling silver rings are usually made by combining two metals, silver (with 92.5% by mass) and other one usually copper (with 7.5% by mass). This is done in order to give strength to the jewelry. This copper composition of the rings may also turn the color of your finger to green. This green color is not harmful for all the beings but the one with the sensitive skin may experience an itchy effect and the rashes may appear on their skin. Some people avoid wearing jewelries due to this big reason but this is not the solution. Let’s discuss about the symptoms that will make us aware about the reactions that may harm your skin.

Symptoms
Here are some of the symptoms that are noticed due to chemical reactions of the jewelry metal:
Allergic Reactions: A burning and itchy sensation will be felt in your finger.
Color Change: Your finger will get darker and a green ring will appear at its base.

Tips to follow to avoid discoloration
We have come up with some easy instructions that you may follow to keep away the green effects of your rings:

Purchasing Time: You must be sure while purchasing that the sterling silver jewelry should be layered well with rhodium. This metal is quite suitable for the humans, who often get affected by the allergic reactions of simple gold and silver jewels. This will give them a relax feel from the green shade. Please don’t buy the fake jewel items that are coated with toxic colors. This may also be a big reason behind your green problem. The purchase of latest fashion jewelries may also make your skin green.
Dry Analysis: Keep your hands dry, when you wear the sterling silver jewelries. Make the use of soaps, lotions or any kind of liquids before wearing them. The use of perfume may also lead to the chemical reactions. So, take care of it too.
Remove when not in use: Remove the jewel pieces after its use, like when you go to bed or off to bath.
Limit acidic dishes: The acidic food should be taken in limit, as it may cause the oxidation to happen at the faster pace. The eatable acids may get reacted with the silver metal of your ring.
Get polished regularly: To prevent the oxidation and the chemical reaction of the jewelries, polish them on the regular basis. This will definitely protect your skin to turn green. Clean the jewel pieces with the soft cloth regularly so that the shine and gaze of it may get maintained.
Apply transparent nail paint: It’s not a big deal, if you don’t have much time to get your jewels polished, as you may also coat a layer of lucid nail paint on your sterling silver jewelry.
Avoid using chemical cleaners: While you are cleaning your home with any chemical cleaners, either you may wear protective gloves or remove your jewel pieces so that any reaction may get avoided.

This is a common problem of most of the people especially whose skin is much sensitive. So, it’s the time to get rid of this dilemma, read the important instruction above while dealing with your jewels. Due to these, the beautiful gaze of your hands will not get dull and at the same time the sterling silver jewelry will enhance your glimpse.

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