Cosmetic and Makeup Allergies

A number of products like shampoos, deodorants colognes and makeup have the ability to cause makeup allergies or cosmetic reactions. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, an average adult makes use of about 7 different varieties of cosmetics on any given day.

Although cosmetics definitely act in enhancing our beauty, they also have the potential to cause irritation or allergies. These problems are usually caused by ingredients contained in cosmetic items, like preservatives or fragrances that may act as antigens, provoking allergic reactions.



Contact Dermatitis

A popular skin problem that may be caused due to exposure to cosmetics includes contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis may lead to itchy and blistering skin rashes that are caused typically through direct exposure to some cosmetics.

Contact dermatitis is classified into two groups: allergic and irritant.

Around 5.7 million individuals are known to suffer this problem in the United States. This ailment does not depend upon the age that is, people from all age groups can be affected by contact dermatitis.

Females are known to be affected by this ailment more compared with their male counterparts probably because of their greater exposure to cosmetics. Among women, middle aged women and teenagers are the worst sufferers of contact dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis induced by cosmetics

This type of cosmetic dermatitis is exceptionally common as we are regularly applying cosmetics on our face, hair or scalp.

Although the rashes usually develop on that part of body, where you have applied the particular cosmetic, it may also develop on other parts of your body. You can also develop an allergy for a particular product even though you have used it for years without suffering any such problem.
 
Fragrances

Usage of fragrances forms a popular cause of contact dermatitis. Rashes may appear in the form of circular patches on your face or neck due to exposure to fragrances.

It is difficult to avoid fragrances as even products which have been labeled as containing no fragrances can make use of masking fragrances.

It is advisable to use products that are labeled as ‘fragrance free’ as that is known to suit the demands of individuals affected by contact dermatitis.

Fragrances tend to be present in a number of products like shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, detergents, conditioners, makeup, etc. Since a number of products that make use of fragrances, you can avoid a few cosmetic products if you are suffering from contact dermatitis.

Preservatives

Preservatives present in a number of cosmetic items as well as other products also have the potential to lead to contact dermatitis. Most of the preservatives are made of formaldehyde that may also include quaternium -15.

Hair products

Usage of hair products also serve as a very usual cause of contact dermatitis. Since these products are made up of a number of chemicals like cocamidopropyl betaine and phenylenediamine, it can lead to formation of rashes on your neck, eyelids, or face before it finally attacks your scalp.

Fingernail coating

Contact dermatitis can also be caused on your fingers or your eyelids and face due to the chemicals that are used for nail polish. Check out the ingredients before you buy a nail polish for formaldehyde resins or acrylates if you are prone to skin problems.

Conclusion


If you are prone to skin problems, it is advisable to keep away from cosmetic products as much as possible.

Since it is completely impossible to keep away from products causing contact dermatitis, because it can even be caused by usage of shampoo and other daily essentials, you are advised to check out the chemical present before you buy a product.

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