Not An Allergen Glycerin The classic humectant glycerin (also called glycerol) is naturally occurring and can come from animal or plant fats (the glycerin VMV Hypoallergenics uses is plant derived,
Allergen Bathroom Fixtures: Faucets, Shower Knobs, Towel Rods, Flush Buttons, Grab Bars The main contact allergens in bathroom fixtures are nickel, potassium dichromate, and cobalt. Nickel has been the number
Allergen Hotel, Gym, Spa, Airline Amenities You wouldn’t see these items in a patch test tray as such, but so many product amenities given to customers for free (or provided
Allergen Budesonide Published as a top contact allergen, this glucocorticoid steroid is important to use when prescribed and should not be stopped without first discussing options with your doctor. Budesonide
Allergen Cocamide DEA The irony. This popular emulsifier and foamer is frequently boasted about as a safer alternative to sulfates, when sulfates like SLS and SLES are non allergens (some
Not An Allergen … but wait Tin Many metals are top contact allergens and the ones that cause the most allergic contact dermatitis are nickel, cobalt, and chromium. As with
Not An Allergen Titanium Dioxide Some allergic reactions have been reported to titanium but not on the skin (more on that below) and titanium dioxide is not listed as a
Allergen Fruit Extracts Not all fruits — mostly mangoes (due to the cardol, urushiol and limonene in the fruit’s skin and tree’s leaves and bark) and citruses. But there are
Not An Allergen … but Shea Butter This wonderful moisturizer is not listed on top contact allergen lists. But because it is extracted from the nut of the shea tree
