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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.

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The story: a preservative called methylisothiazolinone (MI) spread rapidly through wipes, shampoos and liquid soaps, and dermatologists described the resulting rise in contact allergy as an epidemic. It is now restricted in leave-on products but still common in rinse-off ones and some wipes.

If wipes irritate your or your baby’s skin, check for MI or MIT on the pack.

More detail: Methylisothiazolinone (MI).

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A note on this content. The Sensitive Skin Lab publishes general educational information, not medical advice. If you suspect you have an allergy or sensitivity, consult a qualified dermatologist or allergist. Product formulations and labels change without notice, so always check the ingredients on the product itself.