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