Wood Body Jewelry - Versatile and Beautiful

Body jewelry made of wood can come in many different shapes, colors and sizes.  It can range from very soft to very hard.

As a decorative piece in a healed piercing, wood can be a great accent to a piercing.  There are precautions as well as some special care that you should be aware of.

Wood jewelry is not able to be sterilized.  Wood can also absorb water.  It needs to be removed before showering, swimming or doing any other activity that may saturate.

Cleaning the piece on a regular basis is also necessary.  You will need to mix a mild anti-bacterial soap with water and clean it about once a week.

To prevent the wood from cracking you can also treat the piece with olive, jojoba or tea tree oil.  You should do this every month or so.

Some woods can contain natural toxins that can irritate the skin. Yet others may contain dyes.  It is best to check with the seller before buying and ask if the wood contains either of these.

Lightweight wood is great for stretched piercings of all stages.

In all wood body jewelry makes a great decorative piece.  It is not recommended for new piercings or constant use.

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