Allergies and antihistamines

Anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction knows that it can be alleviated with antihistamines. These drugs are quite common among people prone to allergies. But did you know that there are different families of antihistamines? Learn more about this here.

Allergic reactions following the use of a cosmetic product are not so uncommon. Indeed, daily skincare products sometimes contain substances that can cause skin disorders, but the cause-and-effect relationship is not always easy to establish. What signs indicate an allergy to a cosmetic product? Here is an overview.

Since the 26th of July 2023, the list of allergens has evolved and fifty new substances have been added to the 24 previously listed in Annex III of the European Cosmetic Regulation No 1223/2009 - n°89. These additions were decided following the advice of the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety or SCCS. What are the newly listed allergens? What does the new legislation say? Discover everything there is to know about cosmetic regulation in terms of allergens.

Eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin. There are two common forms, namely atopic eczema and contact eczema. The latter occurs following skin contact with a substance it cannot tolerate. This is a molecule called a hapten. But what is a hapten and how are these compounds involved in eczema?

Conventional or natural cosmetics may contain allergens in their formulation. To protect consumers, they are subject to certain regulations. Find out how many there are, what the labeling requirements are, and what dosages must be followed.