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Hypoallergenic Piercing Earrings for Sensitive ...
Sensitive skin can put a dampner on the joy of wearing earrings, but there is a solution: hypoallergenic metals. If your earlobes become red, splotchy, or painful when wearing earrings, your skin may be allergic to the metal used. Not all metals are suitable for sensitive skin, but understanding which ones are hypoallergenic can help you find the perfect earrings. In this article, we will explore hypoallergenic jewellery and provide advice on the best earrings for individuals with sensitive ears. Understanding Hypoallergenic Jewellery Hypoallergenic jewellery is crafted from metals that are unlikely to cause allergic reactions. Nickel allergies are the...
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What To Expect After Your Piercing
Your new piercing may: Bleed a bit or be swollen for the first few days. A cold compress and/or ice will help reduce swelling and slow bleeding. Be tender, itchy, or even bruised for a few weeks. Secrete a whiteish-yellow fluid which may dry on the piercing. This is normal and will stop when the piercing is healed. Do not pick this with your fingers! During the first few weeks, some bleeding, localised swelling, tenderness, and/or bruising is expected. Throughout your healing process, you may also notice some discolouration, itching, and the secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) that will form some crust on the...
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Infected vs. Irritated?
You would’ve heard by now a lot about the latest piercing trends – if you’re part of the Covetear universe and an enthusiast – welcome. We’re happy to have you. One thing fashion editorials or albeit even your local chemist may fail to educate you on is the nitty-gritty details of piercing culture – like the healing process. A rite of passage in any piercing journey, we’re here to shed light on what to expect, and when to reach out to a Covetear piercing master for guidance on your new piercing.
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