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Not An Allergen.
Lead
While a skin rash is one of the symptoms of heavy metal toxicity, and while lead is dangerous and should not be ingest... Read More
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Allergen.
Ink
"Ink," as such, also does not appear on published allergen lists, but most things that go into making ink do. These include ... Read More
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Allergen.
Glue
Epoxies and acrylates and formaldehydes, oh my! While the word "glue" is not on published allergen lists, glues and pastes ... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Graphite
Pencil lead is made up of graphite (a form of carbon) mixed with wax and clay. Graphite is not on published alle... Read More
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Not an Allergen (but problematic).
Iodine
A naturally-occurring trace element in our bodies that is important for the production of our th... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Crystals & Gemstones
Mineral crystals (like agate, chalcedony, malachite, tiger's eye, and amethyst) and rocks that a... Read More
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Allergen.
Cinnamon (Cinnamic aldehyde)
Cinnamon is a popular spice but what makes it so delicious to eat and smell is a chemical compound ... Read More
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Allergen.
Triclosan
In 2016, the US FDA banned this ever-popular antibacterial along with 18 other ingredients. The FDA's stated reason fo... Read More
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Allergen.
MCI/MI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone)
While the full name is a mouthful, you might have heard of MCI/MI. Se... Read More
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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 ... Read More