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Allergen...and Photo-Allergen!
Dyes
While some are safer than others, dyes are definitely on the published lists of most common contact al... Read More
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Allergen
Arnica
One of the oldest drug plants and still a favorite natural remedy for aches, pain, swelling, sore muscles and arthritis, a... Read More
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Allergen
Muscle Balms & Sprays
"Muscle balm" or "spray" is not, as such, an allergen. And there are loads of topical pain relieving mu... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Kinetin
Not on published allergen lists and a cytokinin, a naturally-occurring compound that exists in the DNA of cells of... Read More
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Allergen...and Photo-Allergen!
Perfume, Fragrance
And boy, what common and consistent allergens! Fragrance has the dubious honor of being ... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Mica
This shiny silicate found naturally as crystals or as tiny scales in various rocks is known as "nature's glitter" and... Read More
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Not An Allergen (but be wary)
Dirt, Mud, Mud Masks
"Dirt" and "mud" might not appear as such in patch test trays, but they can cause conta... Read More
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Allergen.
Your Mobile Phone
"Mobile phones" does not appear on published contact allergen lists, but they have a few top allergens to be w... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Gin
This cocktail staple is not on published lists of contact allergens...but if you've got sensitive skin, you might be a... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Activated Charcoal
This trendy ingredient has a slew of viral videos touting its efficacy at removing toxins in everything... Read More