What cosmetic ingredients should I avoid if I have sensitive skin?
What irritating ingredients should I avoid?
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1) Allergens :
Allergens in cosmetics are substances foreign to the body that can provoke an excessive immune response, particularly in people with specific sensitivities. These allergens come mainly from fragrance compounds, such as essential oils and perfumes. Their allergenic potential depends on their ability to bind to skin proteins.
See the list of 26 regulated allergens at the end of this article!
2) Drying alcohols:
If these alcohols appear at the end of the ingredients list, there's generally nothing to worry about. However, if they appear among the first ingredients and you have dry or sensitive skin, it's advisable to avoid these products when you have sensitive skin.
Example: ALCOHOL DENAT.
3) Essential oils:
Essential oils, although natural, may contain compounds that can cause allergic reactions or sensitization. These include limonene, linalool, geraniol and citrals.
4) Irritating active ingredients:
These active ingredients are generally well known. They include retinoids, pure vitamin C and exfoliating acids.
A.H.A., commonly used in peels, are renowned for their exfoliating properties. They help eliminate dead cells and stimulate cell renewal. Among them, glycolic acid (extracted from sugar cane), lactic acid (derived from the fermentation of milk and certain fruits) and mandelic acid (derived from almonds) are the best-known. However, these acids can irritate sensitive skin, causing redness and eczema.
Visit retinola vitamin A derivative, is effective for exfoliating and renewing the skin. However, it can irritate, especially sensitive skin. It is advisable to carry out a tolerance test and gradually introduce retinol into skincare routines.
Technique for starting retinol
5) Old sun filters:
Although cases of allergy are rare, some sun filters may cause irritation. ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE = OCTINOXATE
OCTOCRYLENE
BENZOPHENONE-3 = OXYBENZONE
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE = AVOBENZONE
6) High-potency surfactants:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a powerful detergent and surfactant, often used in personal care products. However, it can be irritating to sensitive skinsIt destroys the hydrolipidic film, causing dryness and tightness. It is also considered an environmental pollutant.
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
7) Fragrances in Cosmetics
Fragrances, while attractive, can be powerful allergens, especially for sensitive skin. They can cause irritation, redness and allergic reactions. Compounds such as geraniol and linalool are regulated in Europe because of their allergenic potential.
- >>>>The list of 26 regulated allergens
- Isoeugenol
- Couramine
- Cinnamic alcohol (INCI name: Cinnamyl Alcohol)
- Alpha-amylcinnamic aldehyde (INCI name: Amyl Cinnamal)
- Alpha-amylcinnamic alcohol (INCI name: Amylcinnamyl Alcohol)
- Benzyl alcohol (INCI name: Benzyl Alcohol)
- Benzyl Benzoate (INCI name: Benzyl Benzoate)
- Benzyl cinnamate (INCI name: Benzyl Cinnamate)
- Benzyl salicylate (INCI name: Benzyl Salicylate)
- Hexyl cinnamal
- Alpha-iso-methylionone (INCI name: Alpha-isomethylionone)
- Anise alcohol (INCI name: Anise Alcohol)
- Citral
- Cinnamal
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- Farnesol
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Citronellol
- Limonene
- Methyl 2-otynoate
- Evernia furfuracea (INCI name: Evernia Furfuracea Extract)
- Evernia prunastri (INCI name: Evernia Prunastri Extract)
