I know that certain materials aren't very good but I'm not sure which ones. I had one belly button ring that left a permanent dark stain on my skin and I had to use scar cream for months to get it to fade, I don't know what it was made out of but I certainly don't want to use it again!
2007-04-12 15:38:14 · 15 answers · asked by Nicky 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Surgical steel or titanium for initial piercing, once healed you can use organics (bone, wood, stone) although those are rare for navel piercings (usually worn in the ears). Good quality quartz or pyrex are also options, but again they're hard to find (and I wouldn't recomend glass for a navel). Some people will recomend PTFE (teflon) but I don't like it, it can put pressure on piercings which can lead to rejection. Some people wear acrylic, but it's not intended for long term wear (it can start to break down in your body). I don't recomend acrylic jewelry for any piercing (although if you have a steel bar, acrylic beads are okay - not the best, but better than a full acrylic piece)
Always make sure you have good quality jewelry, the cheap stuff can cause a lot of problems (worse than just a dark stain)
After reading other responses:
Implant grade or surgical grade steel does not contain nickel, and it's rare to have a reaction to it. Low karat gold does, and high karat gold and stirling silver are very soft metals and not appropriate for piercings at any stage (healed or fresh)
2007-04-13 05:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
High Quality Belly Button Rings
2016-11-14 21:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All metal should be ATSM F138 for Stainless Steel and ATSM F136 for titanium. What this means is the metal in question has been certified as implant grade steel. Also stainless contains nickel which some are allergic too. I always buy my jewelry from my piercer which I know is quality steel. Shine and finish is also important as poorly constructed jewelry will have pits and an uneven surfave where bacteria can grow.
EDIT: To nymph stainless steel is made using nickel you can't produce stainless without nickel. ATSM F138 in stainless also known as surgical steel means its free of impurties and does not gaurantee that your body won't have a reaction to the metal. Here's a good read from BME http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/316LVM_ASTM_F-138
Also having the word "surgical" attached to it does not nessacairly mean it is quality steel. Titanium is still the best choice for metal sensitive people. Great advice though.
2007-04-13 02:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by audiovolt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually a reaction has more to do with the quality of the material rather than the material itself. the most common is stainless steel but we sell them in titanium, gold, and even acrylic. some people have certain metal allergies and cant use one thing or another. most body jewelry originates overseas so if you arent buying from a reputable place, even stainless steel can give you a reaction if it is poor quality.
2007-04-13 07:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by premiumbodyjewelrydotcom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgical stainless steel.
You can also get gold ones as well, which my mother had to do because she was having a strange reaction to the stainless steel...
A lot of people find the gold ones great for healing/fresh piercings. Most piercing/tattoo places carry them.
2007-04-12 15:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by fitofhonesty 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Copper and multi metal rings should never be used for any piercing. Pure, hypoallergenic metals only. I suggest Surgical stainless Steel, Titamium, Gold, or Sterling Silver. They last longest, don't leave stains on skin and don't rust on the threads. Those are all I use.
2007-04-12 16:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Different metals effect
different people in
different ways. I'd say
stick to stainless steel.
You are not as apt
to have a bad reaction.
Ask the person who
does your piercing. Keep
your after care sheet
somewhere on hand.
2007-04-12 19:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
surgical steel or titanium. If you are allergic to surgical steel try titanium. Go to your piercer they should be able to help you
2007-04-12 16:52:50 · answer #8 · answered by Tasha555 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surgical steel, that is all i use. my body rejects everything. i should know i have over 20 piercings
2007-04-12 15:46:07 · answer #9 · answered by roguegreenstarz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
actually my dear,you want a surgical stainless steel.also, you may want to even coat it with nail polish,to make it super hypo allergenic.its what my girlfriend does anyway.good luck.
2007-04-12 15:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by pepperhead 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋