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SUBSTANCJE UCZULAJĄCE W KOSMETYKACH - Orientana

ALLERGENATED SUBSTANCES IN COSMETICS

WHY DO COSMETICS CAUSE ALLERGIES?

Cosmetics are one of those products that often come into contact with the skin, which is why we should pay a lot of attention to choosing them correctly. If we choose them carelessly, without reading the labels with the ingredients, we can seriously harm ourselves. Remember that many of them contain allergens, sensitizing substances that trigger a defensive reaction from the immune system, which can cause very unpleasant symptoms.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE AN ALLERGY AND HOW TO FIGHT IT?

Allergy to a given cosmetic can be easily recognized because after a few minutes of its application, symptoms of contact dermatitis appear: burning, itching, redness and swelling. In some cases, a rash may also appear - unsightly spots on the skin in the place that came into contact with the cosmetic containing allergens. In such a situation, you should immediately wash the skin with cold water and then reach for a soothing gel that will soothe the irritation.

WHAT ALLERGIC SUBSTANCES ARE CONTAINED IN CHEMICAL COSMETICS?

The most allergenic substances are found in chemical cosmetics, because they contain large amounts of aggressive detergents, including preservatives and artificial dyes. We should be especially careful about:

  • parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben);
  • silicones (cyclomethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, trimethylsilylamodimethicone);
  • synthetic antioxidants (BHA, BHT);
  • mineral oils (paraffin and its derivatives).

Such allergens in cosmetics are extremely harmful. Even if they do not cause an allergic reaction after first use, their long-term use can have a very negative effect on the condition of our skin.

DO NATURAL COSMETICS ALSO CONTAIN ALLERGIC SUBSTANCES?

Natural cosmetics contain much less allergenic substances, but they also contain potentially allergenic organic compounds. What kind of allergenic substances in natural cosmetics should we watch out for? First of all, essential oils: mint, thyme, cinnamon and lemon. Such allergens can cause inflammation in people with problematic skin and people with fair skin, whose skin is usually very sensitive.

WHICH COSMETICS DO NOT CONTAIN ALLERGIC SUBSTANCES?

If you are concerned about allergenic substances in cosmetics because your skin is very susceptible to allergies, choose only organic products, because their recipes are created with the greatest care for the quality of the raw materials used. We especially recommend vegan products - we guarantee that you will not find any allergenic substances in cosmetics from this series. A good choice would be, for example, the natural vegan reishi face cream for the day or the bio mask-essence Philippine algae.

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