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,
The short answer is almost certainly, yes! IMPORTANT: the short answer is almost certainly yes IF you choose a pure, first-and-cold-pressed virgin coconut oil (VCO) that has not been exposed
Allergen Vanilla This yummy, ancient spice (it was used by the Aztecs) is part of the Orchidaceae family. It can be found in lots of skincare and perfumes, in everything
Not An Allergen Cheese As with milk and cream, cheese is not a top contact allergen. That said, its allergenicity can be more complicated. Food and skin allergies operate differently.
