Materials & Care

Extreme close-up of a calm healthy ear with a minimalist implant-grade titanium stud and clear skin
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Surgical Steel vs. G23 Titanium: Which Is Safer for Sensitive Skin?

Surgical steel vs. G23 titanium for piercings — which is actually safer, especially for sensitive...
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Hands holding a tiny implant-grade titanium internally threaded flat-back labret stud in soft natural light
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Internally vs. Externally Threaded Jewelry: Which Is Safer?

Internally vs. externally threaded piercing jewelry — the difference matters more than almost any other...
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Piercer's gloved hands holding a sealed sterile G23 implant-grade titanium piercing jewelry pouch on a stainless steel tray with autoclave indicator strip — SSZ Piercing material safety guide
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G23 Titanium Piercing Jewelry: The Complete Safety Guide

G23 implant-grade titanium is the safest piercing material. Learn ASTM F-136 standards, comparisons to surgical...
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