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Thereâs a super-simple way to combat green skin from jewelry: Apply a thin coat of clear nail polish to the part of the accessory that makes contact with your skin. Make sure itâs completely dry before wearing it, and then reapply every couple of weeks as the varnish starts to wear off.
But after you wear one for a while, you might notice that the skin underneath the copper turns green. This is a normal reaction that occurs with any kind of prolonged copper exposure on the skin. The green color will fade if you stop wearing the copper, and it is not harmful to your health.