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Short allergy and ingredient video snippets. Quick, myth-busting facts on labels, allergens and sensitive skin.
Did you know clear nail varnish can stop a nickel rash?
If a jeans button or watch back leaves an itchy mark, a coat of clear varnish creates a quick barrier. Here's the trick.
Did you know dermatologists pick 'fragrance-free' over 'unscented' for eczema?
It's a small wording difference with a real impact for sensitive and children's skin. Here's why the experts are specific about it.
Did you know one word on a label can hide 50 chemicals?
The word 'fragrance' on an ingredient label can stand in for dozens of undisclosed chemicals. Here's the 30-second version.
Did you know a common wet-wipe preservative caused an allergy epidemic?
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) in wipes and washes drove a wave of contact allergy. Here's what to look for on the label.
Did you know 'natural' skincare can be more allergenic, not less?
Essential oils are natural but contain some of the most common fragrance allergens. Natural does not mean gentle. Here's the 30-second version.
Did you know only 26 fragrance allergens have to be named on a label?
UK and EU rules name 26 fragrance allergens individually. Everything else can hide behind one word. Here's what that means for you.
Did you know an old, opened product can become more irritating?
Some scent ingredients become stronger allergens once they oxidise in an opened bottle. Here's why 'it used to be fine' happens.
Did you know parabens are a rare cause of skin allergy?
Parabens get the bad press, but as contact allergens they're uncommon. Fragrance and certain preservatives cause far more reactions.
Did you know an allergic skin reaction can show up 3 days later?
Allergic contact dermatitis is often delayed by 12 to 72 hours, which is why people blame the wrong product. Here's why timing matters.
Did you know the first five ingredients tell you most of the story?
Ingredient lists run in order of quantity. The top few are what the product mostly is. Here's how to read a label in seconds.
Did you know 'unscented' can still contain fragrance?
'Unscented' and 'fragrance-free' are not the same thing. One can still hide masking fragrance. Here's the 20-second difference.