What are hypoallergenic skin care products?

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Using hypoallergenic cosmetics is the desire of everyone. The question, however, is how to be sure that a particular skin care product is hypoallergenic, as most manufacturers want you to believe that every skin care and makeup product they sell is completely hypoallergenic. marketed all meet that criterion.

1. How to determine if a product really works?

Hypoallergenic cosmetics are cosmetics that have the ability to help us avoid clogging the skin pores and avoid other unwanted signs of acne. Those with oily or acne-prone skin will benefit the most from these hypoallergenic products.
First, let's take a look at what causes acne breakouts on the face. It all comes from oil secreted by the skin but blocked by hair and dead skin cells, thereby creating an environment for bacteria on the skin to spread into the hair follicle. In addition, in adolescence, hormones are especially active and they can also influence the appearance of acne. In addition, pregnancy or a natural tendency to oily skin can also cause acne to appear. We've also been told that certain foods can trigger acne. However, studies suggest that a high glycemic index diet and a diet high in dairy aggravate acne, not the diet that causes acne. If you are prone to acne, you should make it a goal for yourself to avoid clogging your pores now.

2. There is no standard regulation to define hypoallergenic cosmetics

We do not have any regulations or rules from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine hypoallergenic cosmetics for skin care products such as moisturizers and cosmetics make up. Although it sounds promising knowing that manufacturers have a rating scale of 0 to 5 for cosmetics and with a rating of 0 to 2 it is considered hypoallergenic to cosmetics. But this scale is not standardized. Instead, companies rely on a wide range of studies, many of which have been tested only in animals and are not standardized.

3. What ingredients should you look for in cosmetics?

For mild acne, beneficial ingredients include benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, sulfur. Other good ingredients you should also look for in your skin care products are oils that are hypoallergenic, won't clog pores, always keep dry skin soft and make oily skin blemish-free. . These hypoallergenic oils can be applied to the skin or used as essential oils. Good oils can be mentioned as grape seed oil, sunflower oil, neem oil, almond oil, hemp seed oil, ...

4. What ingredients in cosmetics should you avoid?

Health professionals have long consulted a landmark 1984 scientific study for a list of ingredients to avoid, and below is a list of ingredients to avoid, including:
Isopropyl myristate and derivatives, such as isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isostearate, butyl stearate, isostearyl neopentanoate, myristyl myristate, decyl oleate, octyl stearate, octyl palmitate, isocetyl stearate. Propylene glycol-2 (PPG-2), myristyl propionate. Lanolins, especially acetylated, ethoxylated lanolins, D&C Red Dye Although it's not easy to find these names in skin care cosmetics, think about the consequences it has for you. If you have acne on your face, this is totally worth it.

5. Products to try

You look for moisturizers and makeup products that are oil-free and hypoallergenic, but government sources like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the FDA don't provide exact lists of the best. Therefore, one thing you can do is contact the manufacturers and ask if they conduct third-party testing. Here are some products you can buy online that are highly recommended by beauticians and consumers:
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion Body Merry Retinol The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Captian Blankenship Sailor X Marks the Spot Serum

A product with acne-causing ingredients is not all bad, as it can be a good choice for people with dry skin who are not prone to acne. But everyone's skin is different, so if you have acne-prone skin, you'll need to test your own cosmetics by putting a small amount of new product on your face and waiting a few days to see if it's okay. what is going to happen. If you're not sure which products to use for your skin, talk to your dermatologist for the best advice.
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Reference source: healthline.com