GRASS: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Allergen. Grass Grass might not appear as “grass” in patch test trays, but it is a common cause of contact irritations and allergies, often because of common insecticide ingredients used to keep it green and lush in some gardens, parks, and on golf courses. Even if completely wild and organic, pollens that fall on grass from […]
YOGURT: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Yogurt Natural, unflavored yogurt — without fruit, sweeteners, flavors, or other additives — is not on published lists of common allergens. It is a protein, however, so if you have a history of allergies to food, ask an allergist for a scratch test. But applied on skin? Yogurt is not currently a known allergen. Taken […]
LEATHER: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Allergen. Leather Leather in and of itself is not on published allergen lists, but so many of the chemicals that go into its processing are, including preservatives (leather is, after all, an organic material that needs preservation in order to last), dyes, and metals like cobalt and (as in blue jeans) mordants that help colors bind to […]
CORN: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Corn Corn is not a common allergen, at least not for the skin. It is so uncommon, in fact, that it is not even a standard inclusion in skin patch test trays. Corn can be a B-cell allergen, however, which is typically a food concern and can be confirmed by a scratch test […]
Boldly “Glow” Coconut Oil Skin Bloom Blush Stick – HelloGiggles
Know what has virgin coconut oil… like LOTS of it? Boldly “Glow” Coconut Oil Skin Bloom Blush Sticks are as much as 66% pure virgin coconut oil and is in “WANT/NEED: A feminist book on the power of protest to charge you up, and more stuff you want to buy“! ✨Love the #skinthusiasm HelloGiggles ?#SavingTheWorldsSkin
Red Better Spot Corrector – BeautyMNL
Out, damned spot! Our Red Better Spot Corrector is in BeautyMNL‘s “5 On-The-Spot Acne Treatments That Really Work” ? Thank you!
Fine Finish Pore-celain Effect Mattifier – SM Shopmag
A game changer for oily skin! Thank you, SM Shopmag, for including Fine Finish Pore-celain Effect Mattifier in “8 Skincare Products That Won’t Let You Down” ?
Boldly “Glow” Coconut Oil Skin Bloom Blush Stick – Hamptons.com
Want a gorgeously good-for-you glow with one swipe no matter the season? VMV Hypoallergenics Coconut Oil Skin Bloom Blush Stick is in “Spice Up Your Date Night Look!” Thank you Hamptons.com ?#skinthusiasm #SavingTheWorldsSkin
Red Better Calm-The-Heck-Down Balm – Female Network
“Dodge those flare-ups like a boss” is our favorite thing. ?Thank you, Female Network, for including Red Better Calm-The-Heck-Down Balm in “10 Gentle Moisturizers Your Sensitive Skin Won’t Hate”! ?