Choose the Right Jewelry for Your New Body Piercings

You know that new body piercings have to be treated with care to make sure they heal correctly, that's a given. But when you think of aftercare, are the only steps that come to mind related to the cleansing process? It starts earlier -- one of the first steps towards healing revolves around the jewelry that's inserted on the day you're pierced, because some materials can easily irritate your skin, and even make infections more likely. Find out which metals are the best choices for new body piercings... and which ones you should avoid.

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