Perfumes and Allergies

Posted on August 14, 2008
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Perfume Ingredients Can Cause Allergies

Perfumes and colognes form a very essential part of our lifestyle today. However, it is a sad fact that these fragrances have been found very much responsible for triggering off many types of skin allergies, ranging from the mild to the most severe ones.

Studies have shown Balsam of Peru, a very common ingredient in fragrances to be related to skin allergies. Also the Fragrance mix is considered to be one of the major causes of a skin allergy. For those who do not know fragrance mix is basically a group of the eight most common fragrance allergens found in foods, cosmetics, insecticides, antiseptics, soaps, perfumes and dental products.

Besides the ingredients itself, what is equally important is how you apply these perfumes. For instance, if there is some part of your body where your skin is more sensitive, you should be careful to avoid that point while applying a fragrance.

As always test every product carefully…and in an inconspicuous spot! If a rash develops only you will see.

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Skin Care Product Ingredients

Posted on August 4, 2008
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Check the Skin Care Ingredients Before You Buy

Today, the market throws up a volley of products to its consumers to choose from. So vast is the range that it becomes absolutely difficult to choose the right type of cosmetic for yourself.

Knowledge is your greatest asset when it comes to buying skin care. Therefore, it is up to you to educate yourself about the various ingredients these cosmetics carry, so that you can read and know the ingredients before you buy a particular product.

It is also important for you to know whether you are allergic to any particular ingredient so that you can avoid any product carrying the same.

For instance, algae, which are a common sea product used widely in facial masks and other skin revitalizing products can lead to a minor rash in some individuals.

Similarly, nickel has been found to be responsible for setting off skin allergies in quite a few cases. Even ingredients like Quaternium 15, used in many cosmetics have often caused skin allergies, though of a mild nature.

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