Issues in food allergy and intolerance, coeliac disease, gut disorders, eczema, 'free from' and all allergies and sensitivities
The health risks of vaping appear to be adding up. A new abstract of an upcoming paper just published in the journal Nature suggests that both propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG), at least one of which is always…
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Viral trends on social media are nothing new, but the ongoing global craze of Dubai Chocolate has perhaps had more lasting impact than many — leading chocolate manufacturers to launch their own versions, directly triggering huge price hikes in the…
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Articles about PPD allergy are among the most popular on this website, especially the listing of PPD-free hair dye and colour alternatives, which showcases the wide variety of options you can try if you are sensitive to the chemical para-phenylenediamine,…
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Following on from my round-up of nickel-tested hair dyes, reader Sheona enquired about nickel free or low nickel deodorants. I’d not considered these previously in the context of nickel allergy. When it comes to toiletries and cosmetics, nickel (and other…
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Propylene glycol (PG) is a common and versatile ingredient, widely used in cosmetics, foods and drinks, household products, medicines, paints, e-liquids and many other types of product. It is widely considered safe and non-toxic, but some people react to it,…
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If a food or drink is labelled vegan, it may or may not be milk free. As I covered in previous posts such as this one, accidental cross contamination with milk does not automatically rule out a product carrying a…
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Here is a round-up of nut-free chocolate spreads, from both North America and the UK, which are free from peanuts and the eight EU-defined tree nuts. Chocti Chocolate Ghee Spread (US) Cacao, ghee and dates are the signature ingredients in…
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We’ve covered nickel tested hair dye and nickel free make-up, so let’s look at self tan for those with nickel sensitivities — that is, tanning creams, tanning waters, bronzers, and similar products such as bronzing oils. As always, when it comes to natural…
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The issue of nut-based ingredients in cosmetic products continues to cause concern among members of the nut allergy community, and I regularly see confusion about the subject on social media. Here’s what you need to know. What is a…
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A new open-access paper on barley-based gluten-free beer has just been published online by the journal Food & Chemical Toxicology. I’ll briefly summarise what I can understand of its content below, but if you want it in its full, in-places…
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