Not An Allergen. Sulfates: “Sulfates” is a pretty broad term that has gotten a lot of bad press. While some of these bubble-producers are proven irritants, they are not on published allergen
Allergen. Thiuram: What do onions, erasers, condoms, garden hoses, makeup sponges, balloons, sneakers and swimsuits have in common? Many contain thiuram or thiuram mix, or residue from thiuram sprayed on them. What
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Not An Allergen. Talc: While there is some buzz around talc, talc is not on published allergen lists. Furthermore, talc is generally recognized as safe for cosmetics. In its pure form, talc
Allergen. Bacitracin: Much as you don’t want to pour gasoline on a fire, you don’t want your wound care to give you a new skin problem! This popular topical antibiotic
Allergen (or, several are) In what is a particularly cruel irony, many of the steroids used to calm extreme itching and inflammation may cause them. Corticosteroids were the American Contact Dermatitis Society‘s
Allergen. Not just an allergen, this popular topical antibiotic was the American Contact Dermatitis Society‘s “allergen of the year” in 2010. Watch for it in its pure form but also
Allergen. Many metals are common allergens, and gold is no exception. To be sure, ask your dermatologist for a patch test — you might be sensitive to many other allergens but not this gorgeous one! References:
Allergen. Lanolin, a fatty substance from sheep’s wool, is actually an alcohol….but that’s not why it is an allergen (“alcohol” per se isn’t an allergen…click here to learn more). Far from being drying,
