GINGER ROOT EXTRACT (Flavor): Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen Ginger Root Extract (flavor) An ancient spice and folk medicine whose popularity has never waned, ginger is touted for its flavor and anti-inflammatory goodness the world over. Considering how popular it has been for eons, the fact that it is not on published lists of top contact allergens and has but one […]
BOOKS: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen (but heads up!) Books Books are life and we love, love, love them. Most classic books — matte white or uncolored paper, plain text — tend not to have many top contact allergens. But there are definitely some things to watch out for. Vibrantly colored covers or papers contain inks and dyes, […]
CARDAMOM: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Allergen Cardamom This delicious spice (Elettaria cardamomum) is made up of essential oils that include terpinyl acetate, terpineol, terpene terpinene, sabinene, and cineole. Terpinene and terpineol, in particular, are top contact allergens which can be found in compositae (feverfew, chamomile) and mint. Cardamom is well known to cause both localized contact dermatitis (such as on […]
PLANTS: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Allergen Plants Plants are wonderful, necessary, life-giving, happiness, and all good things. They are food and medicine and oxygen … and many, many, many of them are top contact allergens. We’re not even talking about typical no-no’s like poison ivy or poisonous plants. Skin reactions to plants are so common that there’s a general term […]
COVID-19 VACCINES: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen Covid-19 Vaccines As of the time of this writing and the information available, none of the Covid-19 vaccines are known contact allergens or contain multiple contact allergens in their ingredients. Even if they were, the chances of a skin reaction would be unlikely as the vaccines are injected, not applied topically on […]
“I’m Allergic To My Partner … & Maybe My Kids!”: Skin Issues From Close Contact
“Connubial or Consort Contact Dermatitis” is thing! While some skin lesions can be associated with sexual activity (infection, friction, etc.) — which is why it’s so important not to self diagnose! — other types of close contact can cause skin problems. “Connubial or consort allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the agent causing the dermatitis has […]
Skin & Food Allergies Are Not The Same Thing
If You Can’t Eat It, You Can Probably Still Use It In A Cream. “I’m allergic to almonds…can I use a cream with an ingredient extracted from almonds?” “I can’t eat coconuts…that means I can’t use coconut oil, right?” If you have prick tested positive to something, it is more likely than not that you […]
What Is The Validated Hypoallergenic Rating System (VH-Rating System)?
How can you tell if a product is really hypoallergenic? VMV’s unique VH-Rating System shows you!
For Sensitive Skin, Is Sticking To One Brand Really Safer or a Marketing Ploy?
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 and/or your child have eczema. Is it really not a good idea to use different brands? Or is this just a way for companies to keep customers away from the competition? A: […]