Not An Allergen Booze (Liquor) Liquor — whisky, bourbon, vodka, gin, tequila, rum and their cousins — are not top contact allergens. Some people can have a type B-cell allergy to alcohol
Allergen Being a Couch Potato We have yet to come across “couch potato” in a patch test tray and we’re believers in the occasional let-it-all-go-the-couch-is-my-home-for-a-few-days-don’t-judge-me-or-my-unshowered-self indulgence. It can be a
Allergen Exercise Mat Yoga mats, pilates mats, fitness mats, and rubber mats in gyms are important to keep you safe when working out. But most are made of or contain rubber, which is
Not An Allergen Puppy Dogs experience contact dermatitis. And some people are allergic to dogs, usually from their dander…but not even their dander, really. The culprit is usually from the animal’s
Not An Allergen…But A Strong Irritant Disinfecting Bleach The main component of many disinfecting bleaches is sodium hypochlorite, which is not listed as a top contact allergen. However, it is a strong
Allergen Surgical & Protective Masks This is a slightly complicated answer. These masks have materials and substances that are top contact allergens. It is interesting that, while most protective masks
Not An Allergen Chia Seeds Eaten raw or added to salads, smoothies, yogurt, or meals, chia seeds are a healthy addition to your diet because they are so rich in
Not An Allergen Melatonin While still relatively new to skincare (and an ingredient’s allergenicity is related to how common it is), so far, melatonin does not have case reports of
Allergen…but not always Hand Sanitizer “Hand sanitizer” does not appear in published lists of top contact allergens. However, most contain allergens like fragrances, dyes, “amido-amines,” and vitamin E. If your hand
