BAGOONG (Fermented Shrimp Paste): Allergen or Not An Allergen? 1 month ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Not An Allergen Bagoong This fermented shrimp paste (pronounced bah-goh-ong) is a local delicacy in the Philippines. While it's mostl... Read More
MUSHROOM: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 1 month ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Not An Allergen Mushroom Shiitake flagellate dermatitis is a thing but the distinctive rash of streaks that look like whip lashes (he... Read More
CLOVE: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 1 month ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Allergen Clove Clove oil is eugenol, which is extracted from cloves, and which is one of the allergens in the Fragrance Mix included ... Read More
SNEAKERS: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 1 month ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Allergen Sneakers So many types of shoes (sandals, pumps, boots, water socks, etc.) have so many top contact allergens that most woul... Read More
OAT MILK: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 1 month ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Not An Allergen … but can cause allergic reactions Oat Milk Oats and oatmeal aren't top contact allergens (oatmeal is a traditio... Read More
PARAFFIN WAX: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 2 months ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Not An Allergen Paraffin Wax We're talking cosmetic grade, lab-tested paraffin wax, of course, to ensure that it is hygienic and appr... Read More
INSECTICIDE, PESTICIDE, BUG SPRAY: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 2 months ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured, Uncategorized ••• Allergen Insecticide, Pesticide, Bug Spray These products wouldn't necessarily be listed as such on published allergen lists or appea... Read More
SPICES & HERBS: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 2 months ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Allergen Spices and Herbs Spices and herbs add flavor and brightness and complexity and yumminess to our lives. But, as with plants a... Read More
XYLITOL: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 2 months ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Not An Allergen Xylitol This natural sugar can be found in many fruits, vegetables, and other plants. Because has around 40% fewer ca... Read More
BENZOYL PEROXIDE: Allergen or Not An Allergen? 1 year ago Laura Allergen, Not An Allergen, Featured ••• Not An Allergen Benzoyl Peroxide This popular anti-acne medication is not on published lists of top contact allergens and there are r... Read More