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Not An Allergen
Kitty
I have super sensitive skin, with lots of positive reactions on my patch test. This means owning a cat is definitely... Read More
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Allergen
Orange
Delicious and packed with awesome vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, this fruit fave should definitely be in your diet un... 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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Allergen...and Photo-Allergen!
Dyes
While some are safer than others, dyes are definitely on the published lists of most common contact al... 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 (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