Not An Allergen Jojoba Jojoba oil and wax are popular ingredients from the seeds of the Jojoba shrub. Jojoba is lauded as an emollient that can soothe skin, clear pores, and unclog
Allergen Latex Not listed as “latex” on published lists of common contact allergens, latex is actually the milky sap of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Latex makes up the large
Allergen…and Photo-Allergen! Dyes While some are safer than others, dyes are definitely on the published lists of most common contact allergens. These include disperse blue dyes (used in a variety of textiles
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
