Reactive Skin? Start With These Three
If your skin reacts to everything, these three ingredient groups are a good place to start looking.
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If your skin reacts to everything, start with these three. Fragrance, even some essential oils, is a top cause of skin allergy to cosmetics. Harsh sulfates can irritate a weakened skin barrier. And some preservatives, like MI, are known allergens. Patch test anything new. Our Beauty Bar skips harsh sulfates and synthetic fragrance.
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- Reactions come in two main types: irritant reactions, which can happen to anyone with enough exposure, and allergic reactions, which are specific to people sensitized to an ingredient.
- Fragrance, including some natural essential oils, is one of the most common causes of cosmetic skin allergy.
- Harsh sulfates, high alcohol content, and strong acids or retinoids can irritate a weakened skin barrier.
- Preservatives such as methylisothiazolinone and formaldehyde releasers are well known allergens.
- Patch testing new products, and seeing a dermatologist for formal patch testing, are the most reliable ways to find your triggers.
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