Allergen. Triclosan In 2016, the US FDA banned this ever-popular antibacterial along with 18 other ingredients. The FDA’s stated reason for the ban was “because manufacturers did not demonstrate that the ingredients are
Allergen. MCI/MI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone) While the full name is a mouthful, you might have heard of MCI/MI. Several posts about the ingredient’s presence in baby wipes went viral due to the severity of the
Not An Allergen (but be wary) Wood While “wood” is not listed in published allergen lists, you might be surprised to learn how often it can be the cause of skin
Not an Allergen (sort of). Chlorine This is a little complicated. This common disinfectant is a strong irritant that is known to cause several skin problems, from rashes to acne, and is present
Not An Allergen. DEET N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) has a lot of things going for it — among other things, it is not a common skin allergen. That this is the case,
Allergen. Citronella Fragrance was the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS)’s Contact Allergen of the Year for 2007, and fragrance mix (which contains geraniol, which is in citronella oil) is a standard addition
Allergen. Clay Pottery clay can cause allergic contact dermatitis because of the presence of cobalt, which is a top allergen. The biggest risk is to people who handle and form the
Allergen. Lily (Alstroemeria) So many flowers and plants are top allergens (browse through our Allergen-Not An Allergen tab), and this beautiful bloom is no exception. Allergic contact dermatitis to Alstroemeria (or tuliposide
Not An Allergen. Pickles Not a skin allergen (for food allergies, ask an allergist for a scratch test), and a great source of probiotics, pickles are wonderful additions to your diet.
