Will Copper Jewelry Turn my Skin Green?
This is one of the most common questions we get about our pure raw copper jewelry, and the most accurate answer is: it depends on your Ph.
Copper oxidizes when it comes in contact with sweat glands, which can produce the distinctive green stain. This occurs in an acidic environment (which is how copper can patina in such a unique and beautiful way).
Your body’s pH, the acidic/alkaline balance, can be impacted by diet: a diet heavy on fresh fruits and veggies shifts the balance towards alkaline. “Junk” processed food, red meat, coffee, and alcohol tip the scale towards an acidic body pH.
So, your body’s reaction to wearing copper jewelry cannot be predicted, however, if it turns your skin green, you can simply wash it off and work on getting more alkaline foods into your diet!
Copper is also an essential mineral your body needs!
Copper is a natural healer
Some people seek out natural copper to help relieve the pain associated with arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism, as well as improving circulatory functions.
Copper also has many metaphysical properties, including providing a harmonic connection between the astral and physical bodies, and has traditionally been viewed as bringing luck to the wearer.
Copper also acts as an amplifier to the metaphysical qualities of any stone it's paired with, so all your favorite gemstone's qualities become enhanced even further when paired with raw copper.
The many benefits of copper
- Copper balances the root and sacral chakras.
- Promotes the energies of intuition, sensuality and vitality and directs these energies toward the pursuit of your evolution, assisting you in recognizing the barriers which are interfering with this process.
- Amplifies and transmits the healing energy of stones to the wearer, and balances and maintains stability and wellness.
- Provides a connection between the physical and spiritual bodies and is said to bring good luck and beneficial outcomes.
- Combats passivity, lethargy, restlessness and lack of self-acceptance while encouraging optimism, diplomacy and confidence.
- Provides a clear harmonic energy, free of restrictions and bias, guiding you into a balanced sense of self and your place in the world.
- Can be used to balance blood flow within the body and to cleanse wounds and fight bacterial infections.
- Treats arthritis, bursitis and rheumatism and stimulates the metabolism.
We love copper's versatility and benefits, which is why you'll find so much of it in the Hawkhouse shop!