
COFFEE (FRESH): Allergen Or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Coffee: Coffee is not on published allergen lists. But avoid instant coffees (“just add water”), as some do contain allergens. Fresh, and as an ingredient in skin

Not An Allergen. Coffee: Coffee is not on published allergen lists. But avoid instant coffees (“just add water”), as some do contain allergens. Fresh, and as an ingredient in skin

Not An Allergen. If it also contains nickel or other allergen-metals, that’s a different story, but unlike many metals, brass, in its original form (with copper, zinc, sometimes tin) is

By Anna “I have been using VMV since I was 12. I have atopic dermatitis and my allergies aren’t just my problem: my children inherited my atopic dermatitis and skin

Allergen. Rubber flip-flops, slippers, shoes…rubber is one of the top allergens and can also cause problems in rubberized plastic. If you think you might have contact dermatitis, ask your dermatologist

Allergen Blue Jeans Blue jeans are a surprisingly common cause of contact dermatitis (and worse). The allergens are the indigo, blue colorants and/or other dyes as well as the “mordants” (chemicals related to

Not An Allergen. While some mugs can have rubberized plastic handles which can cause contact dermatitis, or metal parts with nickel, a plain white ceramic cup is not an allergen. Cobalt is

“My baby has atopic dermatitis and a friend of mine recommended that I use your products… He’s 15-months old and was diagnosed by a dermatologist with atopic dermatitis when he

Not An Allergen. While there have been some reports of reactions to RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) coconut oils, there are no reported reactions to virgin coconut oil. The coconut itself

Allergen. Both are on the published lists of the most common allergens. Many essential and aromatherapy oils contain natural ingredients that may smell and feel wonderful but are top allergens.