06/03/2026
☀️ Metal Abrasion vs. Tarnishing… Let’s Talk About It! ☀️
As the weather warms up, we’re spending more time outside, sweating more, applying sunscreen, bug spray, lotions, and living our best summer lives. Sometimes that can leave a greenish mark on your skin, like the one shown here.
Here’s the good news: this is not your chain tarnishing, and it is not a quality issue with your jewelry. 💛
What you’re seeing is called metal abrasion. Tiny particles from the metal can react with moisture, body chemistry, lotions, or products on your skin and leave a temporary mark. Think of it like getting a pencil mark on your hand. It looks alarming, but it simply washes off with soap and water.
A few things that can increase metal abrasion:
✨ Sweating more during warmer months
✨ Sunscreen and lotions
✨ Bug spray and other skincare products
✨ Individual body chemistry
Your permanent jewelry is still beautiful, secure, and doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. 😊
If you ever notice a mark and have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d much rather answer your questions than have you worry about your jewelry!
Summer is here, and so is permanent jewelry season! ☀️💎
✨ This Week at Riverday Linx ✨
📍 Thursday: Celebrating the Windmill Days kick-off with a sidewalk sale + open 2-6 PM
🎉 Friday: Continuing the fun and celebrating Wild Urban’s 5-Year Anniversary all day
Riverday Linx Permanent Jewelry
868 Main St, Baldwin, WI
🌐 riverdaylinx.com