| This is part 2 of the article. Please read | | | | be avoided. Latex may cause allergies. Liquid |
| part 1 before reading this. | | | | eyeliners may contain latex. Make sure before |
| | | | you buy a product that does not contain |
| Eye Cosmetics: | | | | latex. |
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| Mascara and eyebrow pencils contain dyes, | | | | 3. Avoid chemical based sunscreens. Use |
| alcohol, etc. They may cause allergies or | | | | physical blockers. Chemical based sunscreens |
| irritation on contact. | | | | can cause allergies. Moreover, many users of |
| | | | chemical based sunscreens feel heat, because |
| Nail Cosmetics: | | | | the sunscreen absorbs UV rays. The physical |
| | | | blockers deflect the sunrays and don't get |
| Nail cosmetics include nail polishes and nail | | | | absorbed by the skin. |
| color removers. They contain alcohol and | | | | |
| colors (dyes) that may produce different | | | | 4. Use less liquid cosmetics and more powder |
| reactions. | | | | cosmetics. Powder cosmetics contain lesser |
| | | | preservatives compared to the liquid variety. |
| Lip Cosmetics: | | | | The probability of irritation is reduced. |
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| These include lip-gloss, lipsticks, etc. They | | | | 5. Throw away old brushes etc. Till you use |
| contain dyes and other chemicals that may | | | | them, keep them clean. Throw away cosmetics |
| cause allergy. | | | | after they expire, start smelling bad, change |
| | | | color or look. If you feel that a cosmetic |
| Skin Cosmetics: | | | | has turned bad, stop using it and throw it |
| | | | away. |
| Face creams and other preparations such as | | | | |
| body moisturizers can contain dyes, etc. | | | | Most of the skin care products and color |
| These can cause an allergy or irritation on | | | | cosmetics that come packed in beautiful |
| contact. Lanolin used in many moisturizers | | | | containers and are labeled hypoallergenic, |
| can cause allergy. | | | | non-comedogenic, natural, etc., may cause |
| | | | allergy or irritation to you. These products |
| Astringents: | | | | contain many ingredients, and as per law in |
| | | | many countries, the major ingredient is |
| Astringents are used to remove oil from the | | | | listed on top and the ingredient, lowest in |
| face. Most of them contain alcohol and other | | | | quantity is at the bottom of the label. If |
| ingredients such as salicylic acid, etc. Some | | | | there is an active ingredient, it should come |
| of these ingredients can irritate sensitive | | | | right on top. Sometimes a product may not |
| and dry skin. | | | | cause allergy immediately, but after using it |
| | | | for some years. It all depends on your body |
| You may have sensitive skin. Or you may want | | | | and how it reacts. Everybody has different |
| to use cosmetics that have minimum potential | | | | reaction to different ingredients. This is a |
| of causing irritation. Here is a brief guide | | | | note on what ingredients in the cosmetics can |
| about choosing cosmetics for that. | | | | cause dermatitis and how to protect yourself. |
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| 1. Avoid cosmetics that need solvents for | | | | This article is only for informative |
| removal. Cosmetics labeled waterproof cannot | | | | purposes. This article is not intended to be |
| be washed away with water. They need solvents | | | | a medical advise and it is not a substitute |
| for removal and that may cause sensitivity. | | | | for professional medical advice. Please |
| Moreover, solvents also dissolve the natural | | | | consult your doctor for your medical |
| skin oil- sebum that protects skin from | | | | concerns. Please follow any tip given in this |
| drying and from microbes. The skin gets dry | | | | article only after consulting your doctor. |
| with use of solvents. | | | | The author is not liable for any outcome or |
| | | | damage resulting from information obtained |
| 2. Any product that may contain latex should | | | | from this article. |