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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: neilep on 05/05/2007 19:56:10

Title: Why Does Copper Turn Skin Green ?..and what do those bracelets do anyway ?
Post by: neilep on 05/05/2007 19:56:10

I've never been one to wear those copper bracelet type things !

What are they supposed to do anyway ?...and do they actually do it ?

My real question is why do they turn skin green ?...and is this good or bad ?...is it a  lessening of the metal in the bracelet to the point where it will eventually wear out ?....does it not do harm to the skin ?

Title: Why Does Copper Turn Skin Green ?..and what do those bracelets do anyway ?
Post by: another_someone on 05/05/2007 20:37:41

Copper and green usually means the creation of copper oxide.

Title: Why Does Copper Turn Skin Green ?..and what do those bracelets do anyway ?
Post by: neilep on 05/05/2007 21:14:37

THANKS GEORGE.......are these peeps aware that they are part of the global conspiracy to refuel the dwindling stocks of copper oxide then ?

people need to act..and do it now !!