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 […]
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 […]
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!
Why Virgin Coconut Oil Is So Great for Eczema
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. I read with interest that your products contain certified organic virgin coconut oil and monolaurin (derived from coconut oil) as, among other things, a substitute for parabens. Do all products containing coconut oil […]
Is Cheap Skincare Ok For Eczema? How To Care For Sensitive Skin On a Tight Budget
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 have eczema. I have to rebuild my child’s entire stash of products. Should parents on a tight budget start their child on the cheapest skincare available? Is it possible to properly care for […]
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (SARS-CoV-2) Please note that this page is a summary of what we currently know about novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and skin concerns. As of the time of this writing, skin lesions were beginning to be described in COVID-19. Avoiding rashes and other skin problems from the irritants and contact allergens described below is important as they may be mistaken […]
COCONUT FLOUR: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen Coconut Flour Like so many things from the coconut — its oil, jam, sugar, meat, and monolaurin — coconut flour is not a top contact allergen. Made from dried coconut meat derived from copra (more processed) or virgin coconut meat, coconut flour is a great alternative to rye or wheat flour, which are common causes of protein […]
FACIAL SHEET MASKS: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Allergen Facial Sheet Masks We’re not talking about the DIY masks you might mix at home using ingredients from your fridge and pantry — although, because many natural ingredients are contact allergens, those can have issues, too. We’re talking about the popular pre-packaged, ready-to-go facial masks that come as a sheet with cut-outs for your […]
NOODLES: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen Noodles Making noodles from scratch can expose the skin to common contact allergens, especially if they’re from of wheat or rye flour. But noodles that are already made and ready for cooking — especially if they are not wheat or rye but but made from rice, beans, starch, or seaweed — do not tend to cause […]