What is the best nose ring material?

To recap: ensure that your nose ring metal is hypoallergenic, biocompatible, durable and not plated. With these factors in mind, the most popular, safest and best nose ring metals are titanium, gold, surgical stainless steel, and niobium.

How do you keep your nose ring from tarnishing?

Take care to dry the ring thoroughly after washing your face and taking a shower to prevent the accumulation of bacteria. Always clean and store your jewelry in an airtight bag after changing it. In the end, put an anti-tarnish tab into the bag, and replace it as soon as it changes the color.

What is the best metal for sensitive nose?

Surgical Stainless Steel (SSS) This is the most commonly used type of metal for nose piercings and is perfect for a fresh or healing piercing. As surgical steel is hypoallergenic, it typically does not irritate the skin. It is also quite affordable. Surgical stainless steel nose ring.

Why does my nose ring tarnish?

Tarnish. Tarnish is when your jewelry discolored, turns yellowish brown than black. It is a natural process that happens to silver over time when exposed to oxygen. Your cosmetics, skin types, moisture and more, could speed it up.

Are sterling silver nose rings safe?

Sterling silver doesn’t belong in your fresh nose piercing, and it is not a good option if you’re looking for jewelry that you can wear 24/7. What is Sterling Silver? The alloy contains metals (silver and copper) that tarnish, which means they turn dull and black, when they are exposed to chemicals found in the air.

Can I clean my nose piercing with hydrogen peroxide?

General Care for Body Piercings Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. (Both slow the healing of pierced area by drying and killing new healthy cells.) Twice a day saturate a cotton swab or Q-Tip with the cleaning solution, apply to the pierced area, let soak for a few minutes.

How do you clean a fake nose ring?

Rinse or soak the nose jewelry and piercing twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed, with a homemade saline solution or one of the piercing-safe options we have on our Aftercare page. After the saline solution, rinse with fresh water. Pat dry with a clean towel to avoid snagging the jewelry.

Is sterling silver good for nose piercings?

How do you get rid of Argyria nose piercing?

Argyria has no cure. However, recent trials with laser treatment are proving to be promising for helping with the skin discoloration. Benefits have been seen with just one treatment. The use of laser treatment for argyria is limited, so more research is needed to determine its efficacy.

What type of jewelry is used for nose piercing?

The most common starter jewelry used for nostril piercings is a twist nose stud made of high quality metals like 14k gold, 18k gold, or titanium. Hoops like captive bead rings or gold seamless rings are often used as well.