The pain was worth it to Guttilla, who could walk out of the shop with silicone-free earrings.

I looked at what was pried out, and the silicone was yellow, she tells us.

I had no clue that silicone was porous and genuinely felt blindsided once I learned thatthey shouldnt be wornregularly.

alt

Was this just a fluke?

And to be safe, why not skip the silicone altogether and go for titanium or gold flatbacks?

…

Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.

alt

board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology atWeill Medical College of Cornell University

alt

alt

Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology atWeill Medical College of Cornell University

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

alt