Skinfare Skin Care Blog

Most allergic reactions to skincare products occur when the protective outer layers of the skin becomes weakened and allows the compounds in these products to reach deeper levels of the skin. This results in an allergic or inflammatory response in some skin and is characterized by itching and redness. It is also possible (though rare) for topical skin treatments to cause internal allergy responses in the body.

It is believed that almost a quarter of all women who use skin care products reported some type of allergic or irritating response. Stinging is the most widely reported occurrence and like most other tests for allergies, they are diagnosed by a “scratch” test where the skin is subjected to allergens and irritants and the reaction noted.

Preservatives in skincare products as well as fragrances are the usual causes of allergic reactions in the skin. If you have dry skin, you may be more susceptible to these reactions since dry skin is likely to have some breakdown of the outer skin layer.

Since it is unlikely you will know if a product will cause skin allergies to flare up, test, test, test is the name of the game. Free samples are always a good route to go when finding the right products that won’t irritate your skin. Organic skin care products can also be a better choice if you’re experiencing skin allergies.