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Not An Allergen ... but barely
Knitting
The potential contact allergens that could be involved in this popular craft are numerous ...... Read More
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Allergen
Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
"Amido-amine" surfactants are popular "safer" alternatives to SLS. But while SLS and SLES can b... Read More
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Not An Allergen
Probiotics
These "good bugs" are the focus of a growing number of research studies — and rightfully so! After decades... Read More
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Allergen
Balsam of Peru
Not actually from Peru but native to El Salvador (when it was first named, El Salvador was a Peruvian colony)... Read More
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Allergen
Acrylates
Named 2012's Contact Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, acrylates are interesting be... Read More
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Allergen
Beeswax
Beeswax by any other name is still beeswax ... and a top contact allergen. Beeswax is in propolis (a top contact all... Read More
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Allergen
Rubber
This top contact allergen is known to cause rashes, peeling, itching but also hyper- and hypo-pigmentations.
Comp... Read More
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Allergen
Colored Tablets, Pills Capsules
Many dyes and some colorants are on published lists of top contact allergens. Some foods and... Read More
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Allergen...but a manageable one!
Non-Stick Pan
Many non-stick frying pans or other cooking pans are made up of several substances tha... Read More
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Not An Allergen (but heads up!)
Books
Books are life and we love, love, love them. Most classic books — matte white or uncolored pape... Read More