Allergen Arnica One of the oldest drug plants and still a favorite natural remedy for aches, pain, swelling, sore muscles and arthritis, arnica is a top contact allergen. The actual
Allergen Muscle Balms & Sprays “Muscle balm” or “spray” is not, as such, an allergen. And there are loads of topical pain relieving muscle preparations, each with its own unique formulation.
Not An Allergen Kinetin Not on published allergen lists and a cytokinin, a naturally-occurring compound that exists in the DNA of cells of various organisms (including humans and many plants). In
Allergen…and Photo-Allergen! Perfume, Fragrance And boy, what common and consistent allergens! Fragrance has the dubious honor of being the 2007 Allergen of the Year of the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Fragrance is everywhere,
Not An Allergen Mica This shiny silicate found naturally as crystals or as tiny scales in various rocks is known as “nature’s glitter” and gives a beautiful shimmer to cosmetics. It is not
Not An Allergen (but be wary) Dirt, Mud, Mud Masks “Dirt” and “mud” might not appear as such in patch test trays, but they can cause contact irritations and allergies. Dirt is a
Allergen Your Mobile Phone “Mobile phones” does not appear on published contact allergen lists, but they have a few top allergens to be wary of…topmost being nickel. Nickel is so common that it
Not An Allergen Gin This cocktail staple is not on published lists of contact allergens…but if you’ve got sensitive skin, you might be a little wary of the mixers and garnishes.
Not An Allergen Activated Charcoal This trendy ingredient has a slew of viral videos touting its efficacy at removing toxins in everything from toothpastes to facial masks. While not on
