Every day we use some cosmetics, including cosmetics, perfumes, toothpaste
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and deodorant. The risk of an allergic reaction to cosmetics large accordingly a great need for hypoallergenic cosmetics.
Allergy and cosmetics
An allergy occurs when the body misinterprets a usually harmless substance as a threat. The body produces antibodies
Antibodies - "soldiers' immunity
Associated with the allergen, trying to overcome it. In this process, there are swelling and inflammation, as well as coughing and sneezing to rid the body of the allergen.
The most common allergic reaction to cosmetics is contact dermatitis
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Or rashes that occur after the application of cosmetics. The rash can be red, itchy and weeping. In severe cases, may develop hives.
Not all rashes caused by cosmetics, are a manifestation of allergies. Sometimes chemicals in cosmetics react with chemicals skin. In case of irritation, this type of rash is not caused by allergies.
Perfumes Cosmetics composed also cause allergy, and in the case where the makeup comes into contact with the skin, and when it is inhaled. Although a person with allergies, he may not use cosmetics to perfumes, he or she will remain unprotected from those funds, which are used by others.
Allergic reactions to inhaled chemical odorants may resemble hay fever. People with asthma may notice that an allergy to perfume their condition worsens.
Conventional cosmetic allergens
Cosmetics are manufactured from a wide variety of synthetic and natural components. Unlike medicines, there are few constraints defining what can and can not be used in cosmetics.
Any substance can cause an allergic reaction. Cosmetic ingredients which, as noted, cause allergic reactions include:
- cinnamyl alcohol
- cinnamaldehyde
- eugenol
- geraniol
- hydroxycitronellal
- isoeugenol
- lanolin
- limonene
- linalool
- Oakmoss absolute
- Protein hydrolyzate
In addition, chemical preservatives, which are used to extend the shelf life of cosmetic products can cause allergic reactions. Such preservatives include:
- DMDM hydantoin
- formaldehyde
- imidazolindinilovaya urea
- metilhloroizotiazolinon
- paraben
- phenoxyethanol
- quaternium-15.
A person can use for years the same cosmetic product before it will develop an allergic reaction.
Hypoallergenic cosmetics
Many cosmetic products are positioned as hypoallergenic, meaning that they either do not cause allergic reactions or the risk of allergy is very low. The harsh reality is that the true hypoallergenic cosmetics does not exist. Substances that are truly hypoallergenic, very little.
Keep in mind that there is no administrative body or regulations that would define what is hypoallergenic cosmetics. And while each company defines its cosmetics as hypoallergenic. On the basis of its own interests, the term "hypoallergenic" on the cosmetic product to be considered as self-explanatory.
Cosmetics without fragrances seem at first glance, ideal for people who are allergic to scents. Many cosmetic products are "do not contain fragrances" actually flavored. In contrast, products containing fragrances specifically to smell was noticeable they are flavored so as to hide the smell of chemicals contained in the product.
If you are looking for hypoallergenic cosmetics, be sure to carefully read the list of ingredients. Try to avoid products containing the same ingredients as a means to cause an allergic reaction.
For the first time taking advantage of hypoallergenic cosmetics, try to put the tool on a small patch of skin to see if it will not cause reactions. However, do not do it, if in the past you have had a severe allergy to cosmetics. In such cases, before using any cosmetic product, discuss it with your doctor.
Facts about hypoallergenic cosmetics: what is on your dresser?
Availability of hypoallergenic cosmetics on the market saturated with tools created on the latest developments, including a huge number of new synthetic components can not but rejoice
. Recently, perfumed aromas of artificial origin, different iridescent colors of the rainbow, and then cause rejection, while hypo promises us once and for all put an end to the problem of incompatibility of care products and skin care, and give only the joy and satisfaction of a quick and lasting effect
. Is hypoallergenic cosmetics eliminates the risk of adverse reactions, or it is nothing more than a publicity stunt aimed at accident tormented with allergies who repeatedly run from stall to stall in search of means that finally, will be the salvation of the skin, but not yet wrecking one factor - a question that has no clear answer
.
What hypo takes place and the right to call itself - a fact that does not require confirmation. It remains only to make it clear to untangle the knot of contradictions that carries this term.
Any cosmetics - a jar, which concluded the chemicals: the biologically active components, moisturizers, nutrients, vitamins, minerals, flavors, fragrances for pleasant odor, preservatives for long term storage
. For some components, there's not really fair to the theory that they are undoubtedly harmful and undesirable
. But if the manufacturer includes them in cosmetics, they should perform a role, rather than lengthen the list of obscure terms in the vehicle in the "composition"
. For example, the dreaded word "preservative" increasingly sounds like component that it would be better to exclude from cosmetics
. In this case, it arises: how, then, will be stored this cream? Because it is unlikely that a woman bought a jar of cream in 50 ml preservative-free, agree to use it only a couple of weeks because it does not serve longer be able to
. Same with flavors
. "Oh, what a flavor" - we say, opening a bottle with a night cream for facial wrinkles, which smoothes wrinkles and pleases the senses through the pleasant smell, has beneficial effects on the nervous system, even
. Do you enjoy pure, natural smell of the cream, which is not added to any fragrances - one more question
.
If you're willing to put up with these external disadvantages in favor of the effect of the cosmetic product, your hand must surely pull to the side of hypoallergenic cosmetics.
Hypoallergenic cosmetics different from the usual low content or absence of aggressive substances that are considered allergens. These funds do not contain dyes, fragrances, preservatives for preservation replaced by softer, which significantly reduces the shelf life of cosmetics.
Hypoallergenic means are manufactured under sterile conditions, and pass numerous tests on very sensitive skin
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.
But the fact remains that any cosmetics - it's "chemistry", a mixture of active substances, without which it would have been no more than a watery emulsion, friendly and safe, but not at all effective
. And therefore talk about the complete elimination of the risk of allergies to cosmetics such wrong and unwise
. Each of us is different, and each may be a reaction to a specific substance that is packaged in a sterile jar with a gold engraved "hypoallergenic"
. Manufacturer basic substances known that most often cause an undesirable reaction of the body
. For example, one of the most potent allergens - citrus, and wise cosmetics company, of course, exclude the malicious component of their radiant skin cream
. You, in turn, can easily overeat a bit of sugar with orange grapefruit, but do not put any plant extract that instead of biting "chemistry" in this facility replaces a preservative
. It turns out that this hypoallergenic cosmetics, but not for you
.
Hypoallergenic cosmetics - is not a myth but a real thing, palpable as the skin, and the size of the purse, but the identity has not been canceled, and select the tool that will suit you perfectly possible by trial and error. The first is best to buy probes - and not expensive, and neserdito, and most importantly - perfect for capricious skin.
Eugene Zhirkina
