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Allergen
Isobornyl acrylate
Acrylates have been creeping up contact allergen lists, and several regularly appear on published lists o... Read More
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Allergen
Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol is the American Contact Dermatitis Society's Allergen of the Year for 2018. It causes contact d... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Argan Oil
There are published case studies of allergic contact dermatitis caused by argan oil but it is not yet on publish... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Salicylic Acid
This popular, well-studied keratolytic and micro-exfoliant is the only BHA (Beta-Hydroxy Acid) used in skin... Read More
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Allergen
Latex
Not listed as "latex" on published lists of common contact allergens, latex is actually the milky sap of the rubber tree (H... 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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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