Not An Allergen … sort of Aluminum This is a somewhat controversial call. The American Contact Dermatitis Society named Aluminum as its Contact Allergen of the Year for 2022 — not
Allergen Carba Mix Carba chemicals are rubber accelerators. They are needed to make natural rubber latex suitable for manufacturing many rubber products and to make the vulcanization of rubber go
Not An Allergen Benzoyl Peroxide This popular anti-acne medication is not on published lists of top contact allergens and there are relatively few case reports of allergic contact dermatitis to
Allergen Lettuce This vegetable is so good for you (it’s hydrating and a great source of antioxidants and vitamins) that it should be a staple in your diet unless you
Allergen … as a rule, but there are options! Chips There are so, so many snack chips and most contain a trifecta of top contact allergens: preservatives, food coloring, and
Allergen Disperse Blue Dyes These dyes are top contact allergens, and big ones. The American Contact Dermatitis Society named Disperse Blue Dyes Contact Allergen of the Year in 2000. You’ll tend
Not An Allergen Basket There are some caveats for sure, but generally speaking there are few to no top contact allergens in a simple basket with natural, untreated, and uncolored
Allergen Flavoring While there are some natural extracts like ginger root that are not top contact allergens, many flavors (natural or not) found in foods, beverages, and oral care products
Allergen Food Coloring While some foods that naturally have a beautiful coloring (like the purple yam ube or yellow turmeric) might be ok, many colorants added to foods are dyes
