3 reasons silver jewellery can tarnish

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Tarnish is a thin layer of silver sulphide that forms when silver reacts with certain compounds. Why does my silver jewellery tarnish? Here’s three possible reasons…

1. Body chemistry - sweat has sulfur in it.

2. Body products - makeup, sunscreen, lotions and perfume contain alcohol and chemicals.

3. Environmental - chlorine and household cleaners can oxidise silver. Exposure to humidity can also cause tarnish

 

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