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The Skin Enemy Hiding Behind Labels: Propylene Glycol

The Skin Enemy Hiding Behind Labels: Propylene Glycol

In 2018, the American Contact Dermatitis Society named an ingredient common to many cosmetics, topical skin products, foods, medications, and even clothing the Allergen of the Year due to its increasing prevalence and potential risks for individuals with skin allergies and sensitivities.

The allergen in question? Propylene Glycol.

Understanding Sun Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & What to Wear

Understanding Sun Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & What to Wear

While mild cases of sun allergy can subside on their own and may clear up without treatment, we believe the most effective treatment for sun allergy is to avoid sun exposure.
Vulvodynia and How to Treat the Painful Symptoms

Vulvodynia and How to Treat the Painful Symptoms

Persistent, unexplained, and painful. These are the words that are often linked to vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition of the vulva that lasts more than three months without an identifiable cause.

The Dangers of Spandex

The Dangers of Spandex

The production of spandex takes a lot of raw materials, toxic chemicals, and nonrenewable energy sources — a process that makes the fabric unsustainable, hazardous to health, and environmentally harmful.
EXPLAINER: Everything You Need To Know About Octylisothiazolinone

EXPLAINER: Everything You Need To Know About Octylisothiazolinone

We believe it's not just the fabric that makes our clothes completely allergy-free. After all, even the tiniest details of your clothes contribute to the overall comfort of your skin — like Octylisothiazolinone.
The Atopic March: Dealing with Allergic Conditions

The Atopic March: Dealing with Allergic Conditions

Pollen, food choices, dust, harsh chemicals, and fabrics — these are just some of the triggers that can cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. While allergic conditions seem more common in young groups, the symptoms they have can still progress over the years, affecting different age groups.
3 Effective Ways to Remove Formaldehyde in Clothing

3 Effective Ways to Remove Formaldehyde in Clothing

Despite its many useful purposes, the presence of formaldehyde in clothes can be harmful to people with skin conditions and sensitivities. Here's how to remove them.
Irritant VS. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: What's the Difference?

Irritant VS. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: What's the Difference?

A person who has been exposed to a foreign substance may likely experience the two main types of contact dermatitis. Here's the difference between irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
4 Factors to Consider when Choosing the Right Bra for Hiatal Hernia

4 Factors to Consider when Choosing the Right Bra for Hiatal Hernia

Bras that constantly constrict and press against your upper stomach and chest do not deserve a spot in your closet. To prevent discomfort from happening, here are the 4 factors that every women should consider when buying the right bra. 
Your Ultimate Guide to Preventing Jock Itch

Your Ultimate Guide to Preventing Jock Itch

Jock itch can last for months without proper treatment. Although over-the-medicine like antifungals can help alleviate the symptoms in a few weeks, nothing still beats prevention.
3 Different Ways Lupus Affects the Skin

3 Different Ways Lupus Affects the Skin

While nothing can substitute an effective treatment agreed by both the patient and the patient, certain health habits may still contribute to relieving the effects of lupus to the skin.

November 24, 2020 — Nathan Mariano