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Nickel-free belt needed!

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PricillaQueenOfTheDessert · 01/09/2014 22:20

My last couple of belts have had covered buckles but they are way past their sell-by date. I recently bought a metal buckle belt from Next, they assured me they were hypoallergenic, but after having a horrible reaction have found out that hypoallergenic doesn't mean nickel-free, just a low enough amount for it to pass EU standards which is clearly too high for my skin!
I've had a good look round t'internet but I can't find a ladies belt. I can find buckles but they are mostly for men.
Any suggestions?

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PricillaQueenOfTheDessert · 01/09/2014 22:20

Oh btw, I mean a belt to wear with jeans and trousers so quite a chunky one ideally.

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Possiblynot · 01/09/2014 22:23

Can't recommend anything, but I am watching with interest as I have had a nasty reaction to a next belt too!!

The itch is driving me insane!!!

iklboo · 01/09/2014 22:25

I've had to paint all mine with clear nail varnish to form a barrier, so I'm interested too!

Thinkofanumber · 01/09/2014 22:30

I'm really allergic to any metal belt buckles (only since DS was born though, my skin hasn't been the same since). I was in Sainsburys a few weeks ago and bought a leather belt which had a Leather covered buckle, my skin has healed up fantastically. I should have picked up another while I was there as the nearest store is not on my usual routes.

SorrelForbes · 01/09/2014 22:31

I recently bought one from nickesafe.co.uk via Amazon. It's a unisex 33mm one. I'm a 28/29" waist and bought the smallest size and it's fine. £26.95.

PricillaQueenOfTheDessert · 01/09/2014 22:58

PossiblyNot I put Aloe Vera gel on my itch and kept it in the fridge (the gel not the itch) and that was really soothing.
Iklboo does that actually work? I've never tried it.
Checked out Sainsburys website but nothing listed there, but thank you Think
Sorrel I remember their website looking at it, I've obviously searched before and forgotten! Interesting to read the background, I keep getting ezcema on my left foot and they've said this can be a reaction. Who knew? Hmm

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