What type of metal is best for ear piercing?

Best and Worst Metals For Ear Piercing

• Stainless Steel. A low carbon stainless steel is perfect for ear piercing.
• Titanium. Titanium is the second-best metal.
• Niobium. It’s a material with low toxicity.
• Gold. Aztec gold is used for ear piercing.
• Tygon.
• Metals to Avoid.
• Industrial Piercing.
• Lobe Piercing.

What type of earring is best for healing?

Your best bets will be surgical-grade steel, titanium, or 14-karat gold. In terms of style, comfort and versatility are key. Stud earrings are recommended for new piercings because they’re non-bulky for sleeping and less likely to snag on clothing and get pulled.

Is stainless steel or surgical steel better for piercings?

We prefer 316L Stainless Steel This material can be worn by most people, including those with a nickel allergy with ease. 316L stainless steel is very easy to clean and keep clean. Surgical steel is probably the most commonly used in manufacturing piercings.

Is Grade 23 titanium good for piercings?

Piercing applications do not undergo the same stresses associated with orthopedic implant and, for the most part, Grade 23 titanium is going to be good for piercing applications.

What helps ear piercings heal faster?

Do not clean your piercing more often than is suggested, as over-cleaning can slow the healing process and cause more harm than good. Taking a multivitamin containing zinc and vitamin C can boost your body’s healing abilities.

What materials are the best for a new ear piercing?

Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.

What metal is best for sensitive ears?

Stainless Steel. While stainless steel is often the best earring choice for people with sensitive ears, it may not always be completely safe. While stainless steel is very pure, trace amounts of nickel may still be found in the metal and irritate those with the most sensitive skin.

What type of metal is best for making earrings?

– Yellow gold is the alloy of pure gold, silver and copper or zinc. – White gold is the alloy of pure gold and white metals, such as nickel, silver and palladium. – Rose gold is the alloy of pure gold and a high proportion of copper. – Green gold is exactly like yellow gold, except copper is left out of the alloy.

What are the best earrings for pierced ears?

For those with sensitive ears, we recommend titanium earrings for healing piercings from an allergic reaction to other earrings or for newly pierced ears. Dirinda’s 3mm or 4mm unanodized natural titanium post earrings (shown below) are the best earrings to wear during the healing period.