BAKING SODA: Allergen or Not An Allergen?
Not An Allergen. Baking soda is another classic favorite of many dermatologists for its versatility and non-allergenicity. It’s a great option, for example, for household cleaning products (alone or with
Not An Allergen. Baking soda is another classic favorite of many dermatologists for its versatility and non-allergenicity. It’s a great option, for example, for household cleaning products (alone or with
Not An Allergen. Maybe. Turmeric — in its natural and organic state, not processed with allergens or processed into a flavor extract — is an excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant…and is
Allergen. Mango, even when completely natural, fresh and organic, is a common allergen. The oil on its rind, leaves, and bark are similar to poison ivy and related plants. People
Allergen. Mint, even when fresh and organic, is on the common allergens lists. But just because it’s a common allergen doesn’t mean you’re allergic to it. If you’re not sure,
Allergen. Clothing contact dermatitis can occur due to several allergens, including dyes and mordants (chemicals related to metals that are present in some fabrics to help colorants bind better)…and elastics.
Not An Allergen. While some people prefer not to use petroleum jelly for various reasons, it is very safe on the skin and a standard among dermatologists, especially for occlusive care
Not An Allergen. This is a bit of a tricky one because, for categorization, many patch test results lump green tea in with “botanicals” and all botanicals are listed as
Allergen. No matter how organic, many flowers and their fragrant oils are allergens. If you think you might have contact dermatitis, ask your dermatologist for a patch test. References: Regularly published reports on
Not An Allergen. Coffee: Coffee is not on published allergen lists. But avoid instant coffees (“just add water”), as some do contain allergens. Fresh, and as an ingredient in skin
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