Dr. Wada - Skin Products and Allergies

Did you know that many skincare products actually contain ingredients that could be allergens to you?⁠
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Sounds counterintuitive, right?⁠
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That's why we are so excited to be joined today by @CrunchyAllergist Kara Wada, M.D. Dr. Wada is an allergist and immunologist. We're going  to discuss why some ingredients cause allergic reactions in people and  what to do about it. ⁠
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Many people who use Million Marker's  Detect & Detox Test Kit and test high for BPA, phthalates, and other  hormone-disrupting chemicals, are usually exposed through personal care  products. We're talking lotions, soaps, perfumes, etc. ⁠
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The  chemicals we test for disrupt your hormones. However, many of these  products also contain known allergens (like phenoxyethanol). Studies  show that other ingredients (like parabens, which we test for) can  increase the allergens' effects (like in the case of phenoxyethanol). ⁠
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When  it comes to personal products, your body must contend with packaging  and ingredients. So, navigating a healthier lifestyle might be  challenging. Be sure to ask some questions in the comments.