The European Union's Nickel Directive is a regulation that sets a limit on the amount of nickel that can be released from jewellery and other metal items that come into prolonged contact with the skin. This is because nickel is a common cause of skin allergies and irritations. The Nickel Directive states that the release of nickel from jewellery must be no more than 0.5 micrograms per square centimeter per week.

316L stainless steel is a type of low-carbon stainless steel that is a great metal for people with sensitive skin, as although it can contain traces of nickel, it does not release anywhere near as much nickel as other types of metal (around 0.02μg/cm2/week, 10 times less than the Nickel Directive deems safe.) This is because, even though it contains low amounts of nickel, it is made with a high level of corrosion resistance. As a result, 316L stainless steel is considered hypoallergenic and safe to wear for people with metal allergies and is often used for medical implants as well.

316L stainless steel is a type of low-carbon stainless steel that is often used for jewellery because it is hypoallergenic, and does not release as much nickel as other types of metal (around 0.02μg/cm2/week, 10 times less than the Nickel Directive deems safe.) This is because, even though it contains low amounts of nickel, it is made with a high level of corrosion resistance. As a result, 316L stainless steel is considered hypoallergenic and safe to wear for people with metal allergies and is often used for medical implants as well.

Unfortunately nothing can be promised to work 100% of the time. If you haven’t worn earrings in a while or had a reaction recently the ears can flare up. Giving the ears time to heal and building up the time worn can really help. We do have alternative metals that are a good option for people (less than 5%) who can’t wear stainless steel. Titanium is a great alternative. We have 2 grades, implant grade and pure titanium