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The American Academy of Dermatology has revealed that on the average, adult Americans use at
least seven various cosmetics or cosmetic products daily.
The thing is that products like shampoos, colognes, deodorants, moisturizers and other cosmetics
have become part of people's daily personal routines and they are considered necessities these
days.
Cosmetics are primarily used to enhance beauty and some people have become so dependent on
them that they become part of lifestyles.
Without any further explanation, it is apparent and very much understood that there are several
specified ingredients in such cosmetics that function like antigens or trigger substances for allergic
reactions, like fragrances and preservatives.
Cosmetic allergies are not so common. However, experts and studies found that on the average,
about 10% of the country's population is expected to form or experience a form of cosmetic allergy
within their lifetime.
But it would be logical to assert that women are more prone to experience cosmetics allergy than
men.
Symptoms of cosmetic allergy
Basically, there are only two major skin reactions that will clearly indicate the onset of cosmetics
allergy. These are allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis.
The most common manifestation of allergies from cosmetics is inflammation in the infected skin
area. The affected spot would exhibit redness and swelling, and most of the time, those two
symptoms are carried out with mild to severe itching.
Basic and primary symptoms for cosmetics dermatitis immediately show up or develop after the
skin has taken contact with cosmetic products.
Symptoms for cosmetic allergy occurs when the skin breaks down after contact with identified
harsh substances. Upon contact, those substances or allergens immediately and directly affect
and injure the skin's outer layer, thus the onset of symptoms.
Like any other form of allergies, cosmetics allergy should not be considered a disease. Rather it is
just a normal reaction as the body's protective immune system throws out or rejects foreign and
2. harmful substances.
Treatment of cosmetics allergy
Creams and ointments specifically manufactured to treat cosmetics allergy are available without
prescriptions through retailers and drug stores.
Most of these medications contain cortisone in the form of hydrocortisone acetate and
hydrocortisone. Cortisones help curtail redness, swelling and itching during the onset of cosmetics
allergy symptoms.
In severe cases, doctors prescribe extra-strong medications and ointments that can effectively and
immediately relieve the allergy. Antibiotics are needed if blisters in the skin, which is caused by
cosmetics allergy, cracks and becomes infected.
How to prevent cosmetics allergy
There are some recommended measures that can help you prevent contracting cosmetics allergy.
Take note of the following ways.
- Before using any cosmetic products, read its labels. Look out for active ingredients that can
obviously trigger an allergic reaction to your skin. Find products or alternatives that do not contain
such ingredients.
- Perform mini-patch tests to determine if a new cosmetic product is too strong for your skin. It is
done by rubbing your wrist with the products and observing for any redness or recatio within 24
hours.
- When buying cosmetics, pick up those that contain very simple cosmetic formulas.
- When wearing perfume, apply it on your clothes, not in your skin.
It would do you no harm if you take several precautions to avoid getting cosmetics allergy.
Prevention is much better that treatments. Remember, cosmetic allergy, just like any other
allergies, is only treatable, not curable.
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Charlene J. Nuble 2006.
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