What type of chemicals in soap creates allergy? Is there any alternative to escape from allergy?
2007-03-03 14:48:00 · 7 answers · asked by Secretary, Consumer Movement 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
While it's most likely the scent, it could be any number of toxic chemicals causing the allergic reaction. For some reason unclear to me, in the case of soap, shampoo and other cosmetics, the FDA allows manufacturers to use pretty much any chemical they want, even if it's classified as a hazardous chemical, toxic waste chemical, neurotoxin, or known carcinogen. It's up to you to take responsibility for your health.
Here's an article with a list of irritating chemicals commonly found in personal care products:
http://www.achooallergy.com/toxic-shampoo.asp
2007-03-05 05:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by AllergyExpert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common chemical in soap to cause an allergy is the scent. Simple solution, use unscented soap. Neutrogena is a good brand.
2007-03-03 14:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Spyderbear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-04 03:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the perfumes that give it the scent - and that causes the allergies. I had terrible allergies with hives that would make me blow up like a balloon monster. It was awful. I stick to Wisk unscented for my detergent and have had great results with Neutrogena for shampoo and facial cleansers.
2007-03-03 14:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Sirena 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfumes create allergy, buy unscented soap.
2007-03-04 23:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many soaps contain botanical ingredients for scent. Unscented soaps are normally hypoallergenic.
2007-03-03 15:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worse culprit is the perfume and bonding agents that slow down melting, try Dove or some non-allergenic soap.
2007-03-05 21:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋