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Many acne-prone people who live in very hot, humid, tropical climates wish they could skip the sunscreen to prevent major breakouts. It’s no... Read More
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“Most bridal magazines say that wedding planning should include a skin regimen. My very first facial was at the VMV boutique in New York Cit... Read More
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by Rajani Katta, M.D.
What do you think of when you hear the word "fragrance"? Many of us think about perfume or cologne. If you're... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Theobromine (in Chocolate)
Bromine is a halogen, which is a type of chemical that is found in several foods and other subst... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Vibranium
This metal may be fictional, but it provides a great opportunity to look at what makes a substance more or less... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Mandelic Acid
Not only is this multi-beneficial alpha-hydroxy acid not a published allergen, it is the least irritating o... Read More
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Allergen.
Black HennaPure, organic henna with no additives is generally not allergenic, but black henna is. In a big way. The reason for thi... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
Glycolic Acid
Derived from sugarcane, glycolic acid is not an allergen. But, like all alpha-hydroxy acids, it is an irrit... Read More
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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