Hypoallergenic Jewelry

If you’ve ever worn a necklace or a belt and gotten a rash where the metal touched your skin, it could be because of a nickel allergy. Nickel is an alloy commonly found in steel because it helps give it additional strength while still allowing for the steel to be malleable. If you are allergic to nickel, it doesn’t mean you can’t get pierced or enjoy body jewelry; you just need to purchase hypoallergenic jewelry. Hypoallergenic jewelry is any jewelry that follows the International Society for Testing and Materials Standard and the International Standards Organization standards for levels of alloys that reduce the risk of allergic reactions. The Association of Professional Piercers (APP) follows this to ensure that materials are body-safe. Typically, the materials you need to look for are implant-grade titanium, niobium, 18K or 14k gold, and glass. Urban Body Jewelry has a wide selection of jewelry made from these materials. Browse our collection today and enjoy body jewelry that won’t irritate you and your piercings.