Allergic Reaction To Cosmetics Products

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Are You Allergic To Your Cosmetic Products (Makeup)?

A cosmetic allergy is described as an allergic reaction, which is resulted from certain cosmetic products in which a person is sensitive to. These products are among many of the daily items we all make use of at home or in the workplace, and they include; shampoo, deodorants, perfume, body wash, Make-up and lots of other cosmetic products available. According to recent statistics, allergies affect 50 million Americans and incur an annual cost of over $18 billion for the US.”

Usually allergic reaction to cosmetics products are not severe; it is very unusual for a person not to experience a mild reaction from a specific type of any cosmetic product once or more time in his or her lifetime.

There exist two types of cosmetic allergies: Irritant contact dermatitis and Allergic contact dermatitis. Most times, it is tough to differentiate between Irritant contact dermatitis and Allergic contact dermatitis; however, not usually crucial to make the distinction.

Irritant contact dermatitis.

The human skin develops skin patches, a rash, or blisters when the skin comes in direct contact with the product. They can be very itchy and lead to scratching to the point where they may seep.

Allergic contact dermatitis

This type is when a person is allergic to a specific ingredient or substance in the product. This can lead the person to a break out in Urticaria (known as Hives) which typically appear on the neck, facial area, chest, and can also occur on other parts of the body.

Allergic Reaction To Cosmetics, cosmetic allergy

If you are unsure of what caused the reaction; the first step to take if you experience an allergic to cosmetics is to cease from using all cosmetic products until symptoms have all cleared or disappeared.

If you can identify that specific product causing you allergy; ensure you read the ingredients listed on the label carefully and try to remember if you are allergic to any of these ingredients in the past. Then you can desist from purchasing any cosmetic product(s) which contain these ingredients.

Cosmetic Allergy

Contact dermatitis is the general terms for both types of allergies. About 5.6 million people of all ages, in the United States, are affected by contact dermatitis and visit their doctor yearly. Females are more affected than males; Middle-aged adults and teenagers are the most affected.

Cosmetic allergy symptoms.

  1. Hives or rashes
  2. Swollen tongue
  3. Swollen eyes or lips
  4. Red spots on the skin
  5. An itchy or burning sensation
  6. Fissures
  7. Peeling of the skin
  8. Blister
  9. Darkening of the skin.

Cosmetic-Induced Contact Dermatitis

Since people tend to apply different products which contain numerous chemicals to their hair, skin, and scalp daily; Cosmetic-Induced Contact Dermatitis is common. For instance, if the irritant is an antiperspirant(helps to control sweat and odor), the rash will likely occur on under the arm. It is very possible for an allergy to a substance to arise many years after using the product without previous issues.

Allergic Reaction To Cosmetics

  1. Hair Products.

Hair products are among the most common form of cosmetic allergy. Common chemicals in hair products include glyceryl thioglycolate in permanent wave (perming) solutions, Cocamidopropyl betaine in bath products and Shampoos, and 1,1- Phenylenediamine in hair dyes. Reactions to hair-care products are prevalent, and reactions can occur on the eyelids, face, back, back before impacting the scalp.

 

  1. Fragrances.

Contact dermatitis to fragrances is very common. Continually spraying of perfumes on the neck area can cause rashes in the form of pattern in that area. Avoiding the use of fragrances can be difficult; it is best to make use of products labeled as “fragrance-free“; people which fragrance-induced contact dermatitis can tolerate it.

Giving to the large number of substances that contains fragrance such as shampoo, perfumes, cosmetics, conditioners, laundry detergents, etc., and the poor labeling of these products containing fragrances. You may need to try as much as possible to avoid some of these products so as to get rid of the trigger of this rash.

 

  1. Fingernail coatings.

Common causes of contact dermatitis on the fingernails are the reactions to Acrylic coatings on nails as well as on the eyelids and face.

Lots of people who make use of artificial nails or coatings on natural nails may touch their eyelids and face; without realizing it.

Common chemicals in nail coating or polish are acrylates and formaldehyde-based resins. Professional nail salons make use of these chemicals. Please check the ingredients listed on the bottle before buying any nail coating or polish.

 

  1. Preservatives.

You can be allergic to various preservatives present in a lot of personal hygiene and cosmetics products; a lot of them can cause contact dermatitis. Many of these preservatives in cosmetics contain formaldehyde,  hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride (Quaternium-15). Others are non-formaldehyde like thimerosal, parabens, and isothiazolinone.

I hope this short article on Allergic Reaction To Cosmetics and cosmetic allergy is helpful.

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