Probably the worst situation you will find yourself in when picking out a new brand or type of makeup is finding that you start to swell up or begin to itch like crazy. That new lip gloss you bought which made you look like a million dollars now has to go in the trash can. It can happen to anyone with any kind of makeup or skin care product. You thought you were free of every kind of allergy out there, but it can happen at any time because there are new ingredients and chemicals that are used as new products come out. Fortunately there are products that have been brought out to deal with circumstances like these.
Makeup brands can be deceptive
There is no one product that will work for everyone and this means you will have to experiment with a variety of brands. This can become costly, but it is worth it at the end of the day. Just because a product says it is hypoallergenic does not mean you are fully safe so this is why you just have to try it out for yourself. Some companies take short-cuts and have not tested their products. They may think that the product is safe since there are no traces of perfume inside or because they have left a couple of problematic ingredients out, but it goes a lot deeper than that.
Some brands will say that their product has been dermatology tested, but this doesn’t involve a long, intense process with a group of people who are suffering from different allergies. Sometimes it will just involve one person. You may even see on the front “hypoallergenic makeup for sensitive eyes”, but this could just be a marketing ploy. It is vital that you read the ingredients.
Ingredients to watch out for
If you find that you have been using something and start reacting to it then take note of the ingredients and you may have to go through a process of elimination. This can take some time and effort. The other option is to head off to a skin specialist who will give you a couple of tests and find if there are certain ingredients you are allergic to. Common ingredients are found in perfumes as well as skin creams and makeups. Watch out for cocoa butter and formaldehyde resin. Metallic compounds can be found in eye shadows and eyeliners. Hair dyes are a big culprit.
A couple of years ago there was a big outcry because of a company bringing out keratin which was known to give off fumes that contained formaldehydes. You may think you are safe with natural ingredients, but you might find that a couple of herbs or plants that are used for the preparation can cause allergies. An extract of sheep’s wool is found in a lot of moisturizers and this has caused flare ups.
Hypoallergenic eye makeup
Eye makeup is something that often causes allergies. If your eyes start turning red and becoming puffy right after you have used a new product then stop this right away and look for an alternative. Many people in this sort of situation have tried various well known brands with the stamped approval that it is as safe as you will get, but you should definitely be selective. Look into using mineral makeup. Origins and The Physician’s formula have also been doing well. When in doubt, consult your dermatologist because she will know best.
Hypoallergenic makeup foundation
Here again, mineral makeup is going to be your best option. However, it is always a good idea to test it out before going crazy. Ingredients like dyes, fragrances, talc, propylparaben, urea, petroleum and carmines are all irritating to sensitive skin so watch out for these. Loose minerals are easy enough to apply. All you have to do is spread it evenly on your face. Of course, there are different ways to apply this and there are a variety of foundations which you will have to rumble through until you find the one that best suits you. For example you may be looking for something for dry skin which you could mix in with a face cream with the same hypoallergenic properties.
