What do you need to know about metals before your next ear piercing or post piercing earring purchase?
Many ear piercing systems pierce ears with earring metals that may have very high Nickel content. For years, the jewelry industry has studied worldwide health trends, consumer preference and comfort. A rising trend of metal allergies from various types of earrings with high Nickel content has been noted. Many people have reported feeling discomfort after wearing earrings and other jewelry for a short period of time. Nickel content in metals has been identified as the most common cause.
Why does Inverness use the safest metals available today?
We want to ensure Inverness ear piercing consumers have the most comfort and safety in their ear piercing products.
How does Inverness use the safest metals?
We do this by demanding the highest quality of materials. Since we now know the high content of Nickel in various metals is a significant cause of metal allergies, all Inverness earring metals for sensitive ears have an extremely low Nickel content (less than .05%) as required by the European Union Directive 94/27/EC (The Nickel Directive). Average Surgical grade Stainless Steel contains between 8 & 12 % Nickel content.
"Some retailers use labels such as 'Nickel Free', which is neither true nor appropriate..." – Roger Hooper, PHD Nickel Institute
