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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
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Not an Allergen (sort of).
Chlorine
This is a little complicated. This common disinfectant is a strong irritant that is known to cause sev... Read More
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Not An Allergen.
DEET
N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) has a lot of things going for it — among other things, it is not a common skin... Read More
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Allergen.
Citronella
Fragrance was the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS)'s Contact Allergen of the Year for 2007, and fragrance m... Read More
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Allergen.
Clay
Pottery clay can cause allergic contact dermatitis because of the presence of cobalt, which is a top allergen. The biggest ... Read More