Hypoallergenic Makeup
Everything You Need to Know about Hypoallergenic Makeup
You may think hypoallergenic makeup is the only kind you can wear if you have extremely sensitive skin, but anything that’s labeled as such comes with an automatic “Buyer, beware.” The Food and Drug Administration issued regulations for the word “hypoallergenic” back in 1975. Those regulations stated that the term can only be used on products that cause significantly fewer skin reactions, and it must be shown with scientific data. However, this regulation was challenged successfully in the courts, which means you may see the term “hypoallergenic” on pretty much any skin product the manufacturers feel like placing it on.
Some companies conduct tests on their products because they label them as “hypoallergenic,” although there are some that do not. If you’re looking for hypoallergenic makeup, you should know that the ingredients used to make most kinds of makeup are pretty much the same. This means that, hypoallergenic or not, makeup is pretty much made of the same things. The harsh ingredients that once caused severe skin reactions in some people have mostly been weeded out of the industry over the years. Hypoallergenic makeup doesn’t really exist, so just remember that it’s essentially a marketing ploy to get you to try a product.
Some ingredients however, do tend to cause more allergic reactions than others. Some perfumes are especially known to cause allergies. This is why the first thing you should do when looking for hypoallergenic makeup is try to find one that does not have a scent in it. Hair dyes are also common irritants, so you should always be extra careful when you’re trying to color your hair.
Some makeup is made from so-called “natural ingredients,” and these products are not any less likely to cause allergic reactions than other kinds of makeup. The only real difference between natural makeup and regular makeup is that the natural kind includes herbs and animal products that are extracted directly from them instead of being produced synthetically. The bottom line is, if you’re allergic to an animal or animal product, then you’ll still have an allergic reaction to makeup that includes its ingredients, whether they’re natural or synthetic.
Some kinds of makeup are made from minerals rather than other kinds of ingredients, and you may find fewer allergic reactions with mineral makeup. The most important thing to do when you’re trying to find a makeup that doesn’t give you an allergic reaction is to try different brands and kinds of makeup. There are so many different kinds of makeup available these days that you’re sure to stumble across one that works for you. As you’re trying out each makeup however, just remember that you may not want to test it on your face. If your face is the only part of your body that usually has an allergic reaction, then you will probably have to put a little bit on your face. However, you can easily test just a small part of your face to avoid a complete breakout all over.