Not An Allergen LED Light Therapy The jury is still out on efficacy and long-term effects but LED light therapy (more correctly called photobiomodulation or PBM) is not a top
Allergen Sulfites (not sulfAtes) Chosen by the American Contact Dermatitis Society as Allergen of the Year in 2024, no less! SulfItes are not SulfAtes First, an important clarification: sulfItes and
Not An Allergen Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate This derivative of the clinically-proven active ingredient azeleic acid mixed with the amino acid glycine is very well tolerated by skin and has several
Not An Allergen Coconut Frond (Leaves) Somewhat surprising because so many plants are contact allergens — only somewhat, however, because coconut and pure virgin coconut oil are not top skin
Allergen Bandages, Medical Tapes, Wound Dressings, Transdermal Patches So many bandages, plasters, medical tapes, dressings and medical devices contain or are made of top contact allergens. BUT they can be
Allergen Colophony (Rosin) This top skin allergen comes from the sap of pine, spruce, and other coniferous trees (a residue of the distillation of turpentine). Its stickiness is so useful
Allergen Linalool This natural fragrance, like limonene, is an allergen on its own, becomes a more potent allergen with oxidation, and is a component of other fragrances. Linalool is found
Allergen Essential Oils These popular, delicious smelling oils are extracted from plants (the first red flag) and have been used for centuries as perfumes or components in perfumes (another red
Allergen Potassium Dichromate Yet another top contact allergen that is totally natural — it is a common metal in the earth’s crust and found in loam, clay, ash, soil, water,
