There are many products labelled hypoallergenic. But there is no standard; and, in a recent publication, many of these are found to contain a potent allergen ans skin sensitizer!
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) are preservatives in cosmetics and personal hygiene products. They can be potent skin sensitizers and are included in many patch tests used by allergists and dermatologists.
In this study, it was found that the low concentrations in patch testing could miss many patients who were actually sensitive in higher levels that are often found in cosmetics and creams. In a review of over 700 patients about 10% were found to be allergic in spite of negative patch tests at current concentrations. Three quarters of them responded to elimination of the products.
But the real frightening issue is the number of products that do contain these, and are very often labelled hypoallergenic!
Dermatitis 2013; 24:2
Partial list: (go to http://www.hindawi.com/journals/drp/2014/132564/
for a more complete list
Huggies Natural care baby wipes “Hypoallergenic"
One & done refreshing baby wipes “Alcohol-free, gentle ingredients"
Simply clean baby wipes “Alcohol-free, gentle ingredients"
Nice-Pak Products Baby wipes “Hypoallergenic, alcohol-free"
Parent's Choice Fragrance-free baby wipes “Hypoallergenic with aloe"
Fresh scent baby wipes “Hypoallergenic with aloe"
Rockline Inc. Pure ’n Gentle antibacterial hand wipes
“Hypoallergenic & alcohol-free with natural aloe & vitamin E"
Equate Antibacterial hand wipes “Hypoallergenic, with vitamin E & aloe"
Galvin & lvin London Kids Dubble trubble 2-in-1 shampoo & body wash “Certified organic"
Suave Kids body wash “Dermatologist-tested, gentle, tear-free, dye-free"
Sanrio Hello Kitty bubble bath “Tear-free, gentle, hypoallergenic formula"
Neutrogena Pure & free baby sunscreen SPF 60+ “100% naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients, #1 dermatologist-recommended suncare"
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