Not An Allergen … But Be Cautious AI (Artificial Intelligence) We’re not likely to ever see AI in a patch test. It doesn’t come into contact with skin, after all.
Allergen Wipes, Wet Wipes Shower wipes, intimate hygiene wipes for men, feminine wipes, makeup removal wipes, baby wipes … these handy cleaning sheets are convenient but they — even those
Allergen Sodium Benzoate This is another popular preservative and, like so many, it is on published lists as a top contact allergen. Sodium benzoate isn’t just in lots of skincare,
Not An Allergen Witch Hazel Anything can become a contact allergen, especially the more commonplace it is. This makes it even more impressive that witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is not
Not An Allergen Propanediol Propanediol is a corn-derived preservative that is currently not published as a top contact allergen (neither is corn). But propylene glycol is and the two are
Allergen Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) This antimicrobial preservative is, like many other isothiazolinones such as MCI/MI (methylchloroisothiozolinone / methylisothiozolinone), published as a common contact allergen. Actually both benzisothiazolinone (BIT) and MCI/MI make
Allergen Household, Floor, Furniture, Window, Surface Cleaners and Polishers We need to clean our homes but many household cleaning and polishing solutions contain several ingredients that can cause both irritant
Not An Allergen GIP, GLP-1 Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), and other GIP and GLP-1 drugs have become popular around the world, initially for managing type-2 diabetes and obesity.
Allergen A common misconception is that anything “alcohol” is bad for the skin but there are lots of alcohols (which is just a molecular categorization; many waxes and oils are
