The Galaxy Buds Pro caught the eye after some users reported episodes of inflammation. But Samsung provides a list of wireless headphone materials that can cause irritation in people who have some kind of sensitivity or allergy. The document also provides guidance for these cases.
The instructions come from a Samsung UK support page that is not available on the Brazilian website. With the title “Using Galaxy Buds”, the document provides guidance on use and indicates the materials used in the construction of the headphones. The new Buds Pro and Buds 2 also appear in the relationship.
On the page, the manufacturer provides guidance to those who have skin sensitive to specific materials or allergy. This is the case of nickel: this is one of the components used for the formation of stainless steel from the main body of wireless headphones. But Samsung notes that despite being widely used in everyday products, some people may have an allergy or hypersensitivity to nickel.
“Samsung Electronics manages the amount of nickel below the strict level set by Europe’s REACH regulation,” they said. “In addition, we found that users are hardly exposed to any nickel based on the analysis of a third-party institution.”
Acrylato, which is used for the staining of polycarbonate, is another material. Again, Samsung says that its products comply with regulations and that it always seeks to increase the safety of users. But it keeps the nickel alert: some people may be more sensitive or allergic. So it’s good to stay tuned.
Samsung still gives guidance in case there is an allergic reaction to these materials, for example: “remove the Galaxy Buds from the ears and consult a dermatologist if the skin where you use the Galaxy Buds turn red or irritated”.
It is worth remembering that Samsung is not the only Samsung that makes alerts related to these two materials. In a document on AirPods, EarPods and Beats devices, Apple also reports that it conducts a “rigorous evaluation process” to preserve the safety of its customers. Still, he makes the same observation: “a small number of people have reactions to certain materials.”
“If you have redness, swelling, itching or any other irritation, consult your doctor before returning to use AirPods, EarPods or Beats devices,” they said.
It is also important to make another observation: this does not mean that all users will have any reaction to the materials cited. The document reports are intended for people who have more sensitive skin or allergy. So if it’s not your case and you haven’t felt any bother, there’s no need to worry.
I take my case as an example. I acquired a Galaxy Buds+ over a year ago and never had any cases of inflammation or irritation in my skin, despite being a person who has faced problems with dermatitis for years. Tecnoblog editor Felipe Ventura has a Galaxy Buds 2 and has also not seen similar cases.
