As an ornament in people's daily life, jewelry is not only pleasant, but also reflects personal taste and style. However, in the pursuit of beauty and fashion, we must also be wary of some potential health risks.
In recent years, frequent exposures have sounded the alarm for people: there are 3 types of jewelry, we must not wear them, the longer we wear them, the greater the harm to our bodies. So, what are the 3 types of jewelry? Let's take a closer look.
Jewelry with excessive lead content
Lead is a heavy metal that is seriously harmful to the human nervous system, blood system and kidneys. Some inexpensive, coarsely made jewelry, in order to reduce costs, may add excessive amounts of lead during the production process. If you wear this type of lead-containing jewelry for a long time, the lead will gradually be absorbed by the body through skin contact. Children, in particular, have more delicate skin and are more absorbent of lead. The accumulation of lead in the body can lead to mental retardation, learning disabilities, abnormal behavior, and in adults, it can also lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, anemia, and kidney damage.
Inferior imitation jewelry
This type of jewelry usually looks glamoury, but it is actually made of some low-quality materials such as plastics, alloys, etc., and may contain harmful elements such as cadmium and nickel. Cadmium is a carcinogenic heavy metal, and long-term exposure may lead to malignant tumors such as lung cancer and prostate cancer. Nickel is prone to cause allergic skin reactions, such as redness, swelling, itching, rashes, etc., which may be more serious for people with allergies. Some people may wear low-quality imitation jewelry for a long time, resulting in repeated skin irritation, and even skin inflammation, ulceration and other symptoms.
Chemically treated jade jewelry
In order to make the jade look more beautiful and the color more vivid, some unscrupulous merchants will use chemical dyeing, glue injection and other means to deal with it. These chemicals not only destroy the natural structure of jade, but may also be gradually released and absorbed by the body during wear. The harmful substances in chemical dyes may cause damage to the liver, kidneys and other organs of the human body, and long-term wear may even affect the normal function of the endocrine system.
How can we protect ourselves from these potential "chronic poisons"?
1. When buying jewelry, you should choose regular channels and reputable brands. Regular merchants usually conduct strict testing on the quality of jewelry to ensure that it meets the relevant safety standards.
2. Pay attention to the labeling and ingredient description of jewelry. For some jewelry that may contain harmful substances, such as products containing lead, cadmium, nickel, etc., it is necessary to choose carefully.
3. Be extra careful when choosing children's jewelry. Since children's bodies are not yet fully developed and their resistance to harmful substances is weak, they should try to choose jewelry with natural materials and no additives.
4. Although jewelry is beautiful, our health is more important. While pursuing beauty, be sure to keep your eyes open, stay away from jewelry that may cause harm to your body, and let beauty and health go hand in hand.
Beauty is important, but health is even more precious. These online exposures have undoubtedly reminded consumers that we are more cautious when choosing jewelry and pay more attention to quality and safety. It is hoped that through the joint efforts of everyone, we can create a safe and healthy jewelry consumption environment, so that every piece of jewelry worn on the body can become a real beauty embellishment, rather than a potential health threat. Let's embrace beauty with a scientific attitude and the right choice, stay away from "chronic poison", and escort the health of ourselves and our families.