Why choose stainless steel? If you are the type of person who can't leave the house without earrings or any other jewelry, but they cause itching or irritation on your skin, keep reading because this is for you. We are here to talk to you about hypoallergenic alternatives that will allow you to continue wearing accessories without having to worry about anything.
Did you know that around 15% of the population is allergic to some metal? The most common way to develop allergic reactions to metals is through skin contact, and symptoms that may appear include red rashes, itching, blisters, and irritation.
That's why hypoallergenic jewelry is becoming increasingly popular. But, what are hypoallergenic jewelry? The term 'hypoallergenic' means 'below normal' or 'slightly allergenic', that is, it refers to the ability to reduce or have a lower probability of causing a reaction.
In jewelry, this is achieved by avoiding certain toxic metals in its composition and using materials with low allergenic capacity. Metals are carefully chosen that statistically have a minimal chance of causing a reaction. The risk can never be completely eliminated, but it is minimized.
The most common materials used are: Gold. One of the most used materials to avoid allergic reactions. But being a soft metal, it is combined with other metals, some of them potentially allergenic like zinc, cadmium, or copper. Silver. Sterling silver theoretically contains more than 90% silver and less than 10% copper. It can be a good option for people with allergies. Although depending on its purity, or if it is plated, the hypoallergenic effect may decrease or not occur. And some people are allergic to silver. Titanium. Stands out for being a very strong material and commonly used in permanent medical implants, although its price is high. Steel. It is a good alternative for its resistance to corrosion and stains, and for its easy sterilization. This metal is recommended for those who are sensitive to silver and gold. To enjoy the best characteristics of steel, it is necessary to look at the alloy used, it must be from the 300 series.
At Mira-Mira, we manufacture all our pieces in 304 stainless steel. What are the advantages of using steel in the manufacture of our products? SAFE Being a hypoallergenic material, stainless steel allows you to wear your accessories without worries or surprises. VERSATILE Although it is a very hard material, it can be easily molded to manufacture any design or style desired, allowing a high level of customization and adaptation to the buyer's needs. AFFORDABLE Manufacturing has a lower cost compared to other metals and raw materials. It is a good alternative to 925 silver, as for a lower price, a similar appearance is obtained, with the advantage of corrosion resistance, a quality that silver does not have. DURABLE It is a material with high resistance to oxidation and corrosion. It does not rust, stain, or darken, and its color and shine do not alter over time. You won't have to take off your jewelry at the beach or pool because they are water-resistant. In addition, steel is a very hard material that does not deform. For all these reasons, maintenance is very easy, you don't have to do practically anything for our jewelry to accompany us for a long time. SUSTAINABLE Stainless steel is biodegradable and 100% recyclable. The carbon emitted by the manufacture and processing of this material is extremely low and does not burden the environment.
