Not An Allergen. Graphite Pencil lead is made up of graphite (a form of carbon) mixed with wax and clay. Graphite is not on published allergen lists. In pencils specifically, you’re more
Not an Allergen (but problematic). Iodine A naturally-occurring trace element in our bodies that is important for the production of our thyroid hormones, an iodine “allergy” is considered impossible to
Not An Allergen. Crystals & Gemstones Mineral crystals (like agate, chalcedony, malachite, tiger’s eye, and amethyst) and rocks that are considered gemstones (like jade and lapis lazuli) are not published skin
Allergen. Cinnamon (Cinnamic aldehyde) Cinnamon is a popular spice but what makes it so delicious to eat and smell is a chemical compound found naturally in its bark that is a published
Allergen. Triclosan In 2016, the US FDA banned this ever-popular antibacterial along with 18 other ingredients. The FDA’s stated reason for the ban was “because manufacturers did not demonstrate that the ingredients are
Allergen. MCI/MI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone) While the full name is a mouthful, you might have heard of MCI/MI. Several posts about the ingredient’s presence in baby wipes went viral due to the severity of the
Not An Allergen (but be wary) Wood While “wood” is not listed in published allergen lists, you might be surprised to learn how often it can be the cause of skin
Not an Allergen (sort of). Chlorine This is a little complicated. This common disinfectant is a strong irritant that is known to cause several skin problems, from rashes to acne, and is present
Not An Allergen. DEET N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) has a lot of things going for it — among other things, it is not a common skin allergen. That this is the case,
