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[trancerworld]

Make-up without being hypoallergenic I won't even try. Does anyone have any suggestions on cosmetic brands besides ALMAY that are hypoallergenic. This is also something to use when taking accutane.



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[ritzvin]

Make-up without being  hypoallergenic I won't even try. Does anyone have any suggestions on cosmetic brands besides ALMAY that are hypoallergenic. This is also something to use when taking accutane.
  Let me know!! :O)

I don't believe hypoallergenic really means anything (no actual rules or standards - any company can slap it on the label). You might want to read ingredient lists instead. There are a lot of potential irritants and allergens still to be found in a "hypoallergenic" product. If you have no idea what ingredients you're trying to avoid, you might want to read Paula Begoun's book (I don't agree with her on too many things, but its probably the easiest, most complete book out there summarizing what ingredients might cause allergic reactions, and what formulas contain them). (PS - almay loves throwing menthol in it's foundations, which is a potential skin irritant, and for many people causes a burning sensation in the sensitive skin around the eyes).