Allergen Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine “Amido-amine” surfactants are popular “safer” alternatives to SLS. But while SLS and SLES can be irritants (especially in higher concentrations), they are not allergens. Amido-amines are. OleAMIDOpropyl
Not An Allergen … but be careful Fluorides Popular in toothpastes and other oral care products, found in some topical steroids, and added to tap water in some countries, fluoride
Not An Allergen Probiotics These “good bugs” are the focus of a growing number of research studies — and rightfully so! After decades of antibiotic overuse, it turns out that
Not An Allergen Ube (Purple Yam) Originally from the Philippines where it is a staple in the local cuisine (especially in sweets), this Instagram-fave food is not a top contact
Allergen Balsam of Peru Not actually from Peru but native to El Salvador (when it was first named, El Salvador was a Peruvian colony), Balsam of Peru makes such a
Allergen Acetophenone Azine (in EVA foam in shin guards, footwear & sport gear) Meet the American Contact Dermatitis Society’s Allergen of the Year for 2021: Acetophenone azine (AA)! AA is
Not An Allergen Retinoids These wonderful ingredients are gold standard mainstays in dermatology for good reason: they’re really effective! Retinoids are not top contact allergens but — as is the
Allergen Limonene Limonene isn’t just a top contact allergen itself; it is one of the substances that makes mango, lime, mint, compositae, and many fragrances allergens, too. d-limonene is naturally
Allergen Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cocamidopropyl betaine was the American Contact Dermatitis Society’s Allergen of the Year in 2004. It is a common ingredient in cleansers, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hair coloring and
