Issues in food allergy and intolerance, coeliac disease, gut disorders, eczema, 'free from' and all allergies and sensitivities
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 American Contact Dermatitis Society bestows the annual ‘honour’ of ‘Allergen of the Year‘ on an element, chemical, or group of chemicals in order “to draw attention to the agents causing the most significant clinical effects” — and sulfites /…
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If you have allergy to PPD / paraphenylenediamine or are looking to color or dye your hair without using PPD you will find that most PPD-free products fall into one of three categories. One exception is the innovative Hairprint system — but…
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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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Cobalt allergy often goes hand-in-hand with nickel allergy. The two metals, which sit alongside one another on the periodic table of elements, can be found in similar products. This means avoiding prolonged exposure to one overlaps strongly with what you…
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When it comes to cosmetic or haircare products, it is the act of colouring the hair, face and body which carries the greatest risk to those with nickel allergy — be it through make-up, fake tan, or hair dye. Given…
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Rather than repeat the current issues and discussions concerning food allergens and cosmetics / skincare products here, I’ll instead direct readers to my latest article for Skins Matter — Food Allergens in Cosmetics: Where do we go from here? —…
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Nickel compounds are not permitted in cosmetics, which is reassuring if you are one of the one in eight women who have a nickel allergy. However, trace nickel contamination is accepted to some extent by regulators, as low levels are…
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With the trend for beards in men showing no signs of slowing down, it’s not surprising that many guys are looking at options for dyeing them a different color, especially if they begin to turn grey — but which are…
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I’m delighted to announce the release of my eleventh book, The Metal Allergy Guide: Successfully managing allergies to nickel, cobalt, chromium and other metals. It’s a project I’ve been working on, on and off, for several years, but I’m glad…
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