The biggest risk to agarwood bracelets isn't wearing them — it's wearing them the wrong way. Get a few everyday details right, and both the fragrance and appearance will last.
Washing and drying your hands before handling is the most basic and also the most critical step. Sweat, oil, and skincare residue on your hands will cloud the bead surface, transfer odors, and even accelerate oxidation. Agarwood relies on its own oil lines and aroma; it doesn't need hand oil to "polish it bright." Cleanliness matters more than diligence.
Take them off whenever possible during exercise, washing dishes, or applying perfume. Prolonged exposure to sweat will dull the beads, while perfume and cooking fumes directly transfer odors that are very hard to reverse. Agarwood is a material that "absorbs odors"; once it picks up foreign smells, the fragrance becomes muddled. Store it separately in a sealed container, and don't put it together with soap or camphor.
Rather than rubbing vigorously over and over, gentle wearing actually nourishes the beads better. During daily wear, body temperature and slight friction will slowly bring out a soft luster on the surface — there's no rushing it. If noticeable sweat stains appear, gently wipe with a slightly damp soft cloth and let it dry in the shade; never expose it to direct sunlight or heat it. Stopping by the store for a complimentary appraisal also lets you confirm the beads' true condition.
Bracelets are meant to accompany you, not to be enshrined. Wearing them cleanly is the best care.
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