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Allergen
Pillows
You're not going to see "pillows" on published contact allergen lists but you'll probably see quite a few of the mat... Read More
Author archives: Laura
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Not An Allergen
Beets, Beetroot
This gorgeously hued tuber is a popular ingredient in homemade cosmetics and (yay!) is not a top cont... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Coral
While there are case reports of coral dermatitis, contact dermatitis to corals is relatively rare.
These mar... Read More
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Allergen
Cement, Concrete
Occupational contact dermatitis is common among construction workers, especially those who handle wet cemen... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Butterfly Pea Flower
Clitoria Ternatea, more commonly called butterfly pea flower, blue tea or blue ternate, is from ... Read More
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Not An Allergen
PEG-40 Castor Oil
PEG-40 Castor Oil is what is usually used in cosmetics. It is not on published lists of top contact... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Stearic Acid
It's not in standard patch test trays, not in published lists of contact allergens, and case reports of ... Read More
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Not An Allergen ... but be cautious
Hydroquinone
This popular skin bleaching cream is neither on published contact allergen lists nor... Read More
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Not An Allergen ... but can cause allergic reactions
Beef
Beef and other proteins are not standard inclusions in patch test trays or ... Read More
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If you're a Re-Everything or Illuminants user like I am (I use both!), we know how how much you miss them. While we’re finally (slowly but ... Read More