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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.
Ways to Keep Jewelry from Staining Your Skin. 1  If a piece of jewelry stains your skin, figure out what metal that jewelry is comprised of. 2  If cheap jewelry is staining your skin, it is likely the nickel that is the culprit. 3  If gold is staining your skin, try switching to 18 Karat gold, a more pure metal.