How to do an allergy test - two main steps
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If you have never had an allergic reaction to cosmetics, congratulations - you are either lucky, or you have not yet met your allergen in the composition. Before a new product settles in your cosmetic bag, it is advisable to test it to rule out unpleasant consequences. We especially do not advise owners of sensitive skin types and those who, in principle, are prone to allergies - food, seasonal, etc. - to take risks. The fact is that with age, such a reaction can expand, and those who are not familiar with it before - appear. Today we will talk about how to do an allergy test correctly and what it will take.
Statistics never lie and tell us that every 8th woman in one form or another has faced an allergy to cosmetics or household chemicals at least once in her life. Most often, the reason lies in the individual intolerance of a specific component that is the trigger. For example, there are many synthetic fragrances, benzoic and salicylic acids, essential oils, etc. And in order to prevent a pronounced reaction of the body, it is necessary to do an allergy test beforehand. Imagine you bought a new face cream on the eve of an important event, applied it in the evening, and in the morning got rashes that cannot be hidden with cosmetics. And this is still an innocent case. You can familiarize yourself with the consequences through search queries in the browser. To avoid this, you need to know how to do an allergy test and not neglect this procedure.
Why is it necessary to take a test?
Attention - this article is not an instruction for a medical test for allergies. We will talk only about a possible local allergic reaction to cosmetic, decorative or household products. We do not recommend self-diagnosing without a doctor, let alone prescribing medication. And in the event of any negative reaction, we recommend that you immediately stop using the cosmetic product and go to the hospital.Statistics never lie and tell us that every 8th woman in one form or another has faced an allergy to cosmetics or household chemicals at least once in her life. Most often, the reason lies in the individual intolerance of a specific component that is the trigger. For example, there are many synthetic fragrances, benzoic and salicylic acids, essential oils, etc. And in order to prevent a pronounced reaction of the body, it is necessary to do an allergy test beforehand. Imagine you bought a new face cream on the eve of an important event, applied it in the evening, and in the morning got rashes that cannot be hidden with cosmetics. And this is still an innocent case. You can familiarize yourself with the consequences through search queries in the browser. To avoid this, you need to know how to do an allergy test and not neglect this procedure.
Which cosmetics are the most allergenic?
From decorative cosmetics, women most often complain about mascara and eye shadow. Because they are applied directly close to the mucous membrane and can fall off and get on it, then the body reacts more brightly. In second place are lipsticks and lip glosses. From care cosmetics, you should be careful with face and body creams. And, of course, it is not for nothing that hair dye manufacturers allocate a whole paragraph in the instructions on how to conduct an allergy test. Unfortunately, paints can contain many aggressive components and even cause angioedema.How to do an allergy test?
- apply a drop of the product to be tested on the inside of the hand. This is a sensitive part of the skin, but at the same time, in case of a reaction, it is imperceptible
- Be sure to wait 24 hours. About that much is needed by the immune system to detect a negative reaction to an allergen
