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Beauty: how are cosmetics tested?

brands may also conduct volunteer testing. This allows the product to be tested under 'real life' conditions and to ensure that it does not cause an allergic reaction. Even after the product is put on the market, there is a cosmetovigilance system set up in France since 2013. Health professio ...

23
Sep
2021

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

sserts (which often contain nuts and peanuts...) - bring an anti-histamine, a bronchodilator and at least two adrenaline auto-injectors to treat any allergic reaction and avoid anaphylactic shock. If you are hosting multiple guests: - Find out about any allergies and cross-allergies they may ...

19
Dec
2013

Cosmetic allergy to the face or eyes: what to do?

- exposure to the sun To soothe the fire of hives on the face or body, you can also spray German chamomile floral water, a plant known to calm allergic reactions on the skin and relieve itching. On the area of the rash, apply only soothing creams that you have used before. This is not the ...

13
Oct
2022

The manchineel tree: the most toxic tree in the world

es lead to death. What are the dangers of the manchineel tree? Even if you don't eat its fruits, the manchineel tree can burn your skin or trigger an allergic reaction. It's no coincidence that the Guinness Book of Records has named it the world's most dangerous tree! Like many species in the Eupho ...

14
Mar
2024

Kojic acid: miracle cosmetic active or risky ingredient?

be irritating to the skin and allergenic. One of its most common side effects is contact dermatitis, especially in people with sensitive skin. This allergic reaction can manifest as skin warming, itching, or rashes. This is why kojic acid is not recommended for people suffering from certain skin p ...

03
July
2024

Expired sunscreen: can it still be used?

d cool place. Poor storage conditions promote the development of germs and bacteria. In this case, if you apply the product to your skin, you risk having an allergic reaction or experiencing irritations and pimples. That is why it is recommended to clean the cream tube well after each use and to st ...

29
July
2024