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Causes of the disease
Every girl wants to be irresistible. Natural, natural beauty, of course, is appreciated, but young ladies and mature young ladies still prefer to use cosmetics. What to do if it suddenly turns out that the owner of the fair sex is allergic to cosmetics?
Doctors - allergists have studied this problem quite closely. And here's what turned out.
As it turned out, many people are allergic to cosmetics, but the luminaries of medicine believe that girls with skin that is overly sensitive to irritants suffer most often. The most annoying thing is that allergies appear just where everything should be perfect - on the face. It is important to diagnose an allergy to cosmetics in time.
Signs of manifestation of the disease
- burning sensation;
- lacrimation;
- Edema of the nasopharynx;
- swelling around the eyes;
- Rash on the skin;
- Eruptions on the neck, behind the ears;
It is important to remember: each body fights the allergen in its own way, so allergy symptoms may only partially appear.
How does the allergen get on the skin?
Various options are possible. It is not necessary that you personally apply the product to the skin. It is quite possible to be allergic to the partner’s cosmetics, or the allergen can get from the surface of the hands that is less sensitive to allergies to the area of \u200b\u200bthe eyelids and cause a violent reaction of the body, accompanied by profuse swelling and tearing from the eyes. So be extremely careful when choosing cosmetics if you have the slightest suspicion of an allergy.
Allergens - pests
Aromatic substances - the cause of allergy to cosmetics
Any beauty wants not only to look presentable, but also to smell like a fragrant spring flower.
But what are perfumes made of? Substances used in modern times are of synthetic origin, while earlier perfumers resorted exclusively to ingredients of animal origin. Now only refined connoisseurs of smells can afford it.
Substances of animal origin
As part of expensive perfumes, we can find musk, amber and civet - substances of plant origin. Ambergris is obtained from the stomach of male whales. This substance is used to fix and long-term preservation of the smell on the body. Musk is an ingredient with a rather pungent odor, which can often be found in men's scents. In nature, animals mark their territory this way. Civet comes to the rescue when a perfumer creates a unique oriental fragrance. It is these components that cause allergies to cosmetics.
Substances of plant origin
What is the scent without the use of subtle notes of floral compositions? Rose beckons with its delicate aroma, jasmine with its boldness, oriental flavor is achieved through the use of sandalwood root. The smell of iris remains in the memory for a long time, just like lavender. With all the charm of these smells, it is important to remember that all of the above are the most powerful allergens and you should not put yourself at risk once again without passing the allergen test .
Allergens need to know "by sight"!
Benzylacelate smells fragrant of jasmine and fruits, but has the negative property of causing problems with the respiratory system as a whole.
Camphor , which does not have an odor per se, causes sudden dizziness, and can even lead to fainting.
A-pinene tends to depress the immune system, especially the children's body is at risk.
The aroma of almonds can cause irritation of the mucous membranes, and this is facilitated by a substance called benzaldehyde
So be careful!
Preservatives cause an allergic reaction
Another problem worth considering in this article is the use of a huge number of various preservatives by modern manufacturers. For what? It's no secret that every customer wants to use their favorite makeup remover or mascara longer. This is where preservative substances come to the rescue, aggressively behaving when an allergic person comes into contact with the skin.
It is worth avoiding products that include formaldehyde, methyldibromoglutaronitrile in combination with phenoxyethanol , better known as Euxyl K400 (cause contact allergies).
Antioxidants , used in the manufacture of all kinds of moisture-resistant sunscreens, also have a detrimental effect on the health of allergy sufferers.
Allergy to eye shadow
Girls love to be noticed. This is not a secret for anyone. To do this, use all sorts of tricks. One of them is bright makeup, which is able to emphasize the natural beauty of the eyes. However, what should a girl do if she is allergic?
First of all, you need to pay attention to the composition of the shadows. You don't have to be a chemist to figure out that shadows basically contain dyes. In case the shadows are liquid, manufacturers use oils of vegetable and animal origin.
Allergists recommend avoiding the use of products containing the following substances:
- Tocopherol Acetate: May cause burning and irritation around the eyes.
- Aluminum powder: found in shadows as a coloring component; negatively affects the nervous system and inhibits the reproductive functions of the body.
- Titanium dioxide: also used as a paint; causes irritation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose, can accumulate in the lungs.
- Propylparaben: A preservative that affects the human endocrine system.
Preventive actions
In this section, we will consider tips from professionals.
Doctors recommend:
- Before purchasing cosmetics, apply a small amount of cosmetic product to the skin area and monitor the reaction. Caring manufacturers always offer a sampler.
- Don't go for long expiration dates. The longer the product is stored, the more preservatives it contains, which adversely affect your health.
- If the expiration date has passed, you should also not leave it in your "collection". A substance can change color, smell, structure, and this means only one thing: the chemical composition of substances changes, and this cannot but affect your delicate skin. Don't risk your health.
- Try to choose products of one manufacturer and one brand if you notice that one of the products of this brand suits you in all respects and does not cause any allergic reactions.
- It is better to choose products that do not have a pronounced bouquet of aromas. After all, perfume often provokes an allergy to cosmetics. A nondescript fragrance does not mean that the product is of poor quality. On the contrary, a barely perceptible aroma is evidence that there is less chemistry in the product.
Remember: don't lend your friend mascara or lip gloss. It's not even about allergies. Nobody canceled the rules of hygiene!
- Do not dilute this or that agent in any case, as in this case the chemical composition of the product is disturbed, which can also lead to undesirable reactions.
- Follow the recommendations from the manufacturers, because everything that hits the store shelves is dermatologically tested. True, manufacturers cannot take into account the individual characteristics of the susceptibility of an organism to chemical elements. As a result, an allergy to cosmetics occurs.
No one is immune from allergies. But you can protect yourself from many allergy-provoking factors if you are attentive to the choice of hygiene products, to the selection of decorative cosmetics and therapeutic agents.
