What does hypoallergenic mean?
Webster’s New World Dictionary defines hypoallergenic as “less likely to cause an allergic reaction than other comparable preparations or goods;...” Allergic reactions may occur from any type of jewelry that contacts the skin, whether it be plastic, ceramic or metal. It occurs as moisture leaches chemicals or metal ions out of the jewelry material. Plated metal or jewelry composed of several metals are especially prone to causing allergic reactions due to an electrochemical reaction that happens between dissimilar metals in the presence of moisture.
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