With more and more research (finally!) into perimenopause and menopause, women are learning ways to relieve a wider range of symptoms and stay healthier, longer. First: What’s What? Menopause is
Bad Smell This perceived “bad smell” mostly occurs in the axillary or underarm area (if it is apocrine bromhidrosis). It can also be from other parts of the body (eccrine bromhidrosis). Apocrine
Marcie Mom from EczemaBlues.com interviews Laura, CEO of VMV Hypoallergenics, to find out more about product claims and why they’re important when choosing your skin care…particularly if you or your child has eczema.
Allergen (“Barbie”) Dolls First, the movie “Barbie” is empowering, important, pretty awesome, and NOT a top contact allergen (among other things, no contact!) Second, “dolls” wouldn’t appear on a patch
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
