Nickel-Free Jewelry
Does wearing jewelry leave your skin itchy, red, or peeling where it touches? These reactions usually come from a nickel allergy. This guide explains the causes and how to choose jewelry that's gentle on your skin.
Why Does Jewelry Make My Skin Itch or React?
The most common cause is a nickel allergy — the most widespread metal allergy. Nickel is often mixed into cheap jewelry or certain platings. With prolonged skin contact, especially when you sweat, it can cause redness, itching, or peeling where the metal touches.
Why Do Some Rings Turn My Finger Green?
A green mark on your finger isn't an allergy — it's a chemical reaction from copper, especially in brass and cheap plated jewelry. When copper reacts with sweat or moisture, it leaves a green residue on the skin. It washes off, but it's a sign of low-quality metal.
Madduck pieces are 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating — the rhodium layer keeps the metal from touching your skin directly, so it won't turn your finger green like brass jewelry.
What Jewelry Is Safe for Sensitive Skin?
| Material | Sensitive Skin |
|---|---|
| 925 sterling silver (copper alloy) | Safe ✓ |
| Rhodium plating | Safe ✓ — hypoallergenic |
| Brass / cheap plated jewelry | Risk of reaction + green skin ✗ |
Why Madduck Is Good for Sensitive Skin
Every Madduck piece is 925 sterling silver that uses copper as its alloy (not nickel), with a layer of rhodium plating — a hypoallergenic material that acts as an extra barrier for your skin.
✨ Every Madduck piece is nickel-free — designed to be comfortable for everyday wear, even on sensitive skin, and won't turn your finger green.
Tips for Sensitive Skin
- Choose pieces clearly marked nickel-free / hypoallergenic
- Keep skin dry and avoid trapped sweat — remove jewelry during exercise or showering
- Clean your jewelry regularly
- If your skin is very sensitive, avoid brass or cheap plated jewelry that wears off easily, exposing the metal underneath
Note: If you experience severe or ongoing reactions, we recommend seeing a dermatologist to identify the cause.