Allergenic-Hypoallergenic Products
Many people have a very sensitive skin,and therefore give their best to avoid various skin products whichmight damage it. Thus, they choose only those cosmetic products whichare classified as hypoallergenic. Nevertheless, numerous times, theseproducts, even though claimed to be absolutely safe for one's skin,cause allergic reactions or make any present skin problems worse.This is due to the fact that the so-called “hypoallergenic”products actually only have perfumes and some other things removed,while still obtaining allergenic chemicals of some sorts among theiringredients. Thus, you end up having even more skin problems thanbefore, only because you assumed you will have less and bought someof the troublesome products. This leads us to a conclusion that noteverything that has a sticker claiming to be “hypoallergenic” issuch, and therefore, you need to know which products to choose andwhich to avoid.
A Cosmetic Russian Roulette
Choosing the right products out of thesea of possible ones is like finding a needle in a haystack. So,unfortunately, you need to be prepared for several failures beforeestablishing which products suit your skin best. It is important toignore the sticker which denies the harmful quality of a product.Rather, concentrate on its effect upon your skin and make sure youare not experiencing any side-effects when applying the cosmeticproduct in question. Thereby, you will eventually be able of knowingwhich ingredients suit your skin profile and which do not. You mightexperience temporary escalations of your skin problems, but bepersistent until you find the right cure for your skin condition.
What Not To Use
Always make sure you read theingredients list on the products you are about to buy, and,especially on those you are planning on using. If you notice BHA,pthalates, formaldehyde, BHT, DMDM hydatoin, diazolidinyl urea orimidazolidinyl urea, leave the product right on the shelf where youfound it. These are all toxic substances, capable of triggeringnumerous skin problems.
Also, products containing alcohol arenot recommended. Even though they are not as dangerous as thepreviously mentioned substances, they can still cause negative skinreactions. Mineral oil, aluminum and propylene glycol belong to this“black list” as well. Finally, paraben compounds are to beavoided too. Thus, upon noticing them on the list, skip the productin question.
All the pieces of advice given abovehave a single goal. This is to make you careful while choosing yourskin products. Try them on by applying them onto the surface of yourhand. If your skin has no negative reactions, you may considerexposing your face to the same product. Also, do not think that onegood product makes the whole line acceptable. Each product isdifferent and be cautious whenever deciding to implement somethingnew into your cosmetic routine.
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