ALLERGIC
SKIN

Allergic skin is highly reactive to elements in our environment called allergens. Allergens can be found just about anywhere: Pollen in the air, food allergies, medicines, cleaning products, certain cosmetics… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

TRUE
OR FALSE
NO SHOWER IS THE BEST
POLICY FOR ALLERGIC SKINS.
FALSE
If you don’t cleanse at the end of the day, you are leaving allergens and irritants such as pollen and pollution in contact with your skin all night long. They can interfere with skin's barrier function and cause irritation.
ALCOHOL CAN MAKE
YOUR ALLERGIES WORSE.
TRUE
Alcohol is a potential cause of skin allergy. In fact, scientists have shown that alcohol can make any allergic reaction worse, whether it’s asthma, allergic rhinitis, or different kinds of skin rash. It is partly due to the histamine and sulphites molecules contained in these alcoholic beverages.
DIY RECIPEES ARE BANNED
FOR SENSITIVE SKINS.
TRUE
Fun though it may be, raiding your kitchen cupboards and concocting your very own skin treatments is a recipe for reactions if you have allergic-type skin. Indeed, many natural ingredients can be highly irritant.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
ARE NEVER ALLERGENIC.
FALSE
Certain fruits and vegetables contain high levels of compounds called salicylates(related to aspirin). In salicylate-sensitive individuals, foods rich in these compounds can actually make allergic symptoms such as hay fever, asthma, eczema and skin reactions worse.
NO SHOWER IS THE BEST
POLICY FOR ALLERGIC SKINS.
FALSE
If you don’t cleanse at the end of the day, you are leaving allergens and irritants such as pollen and pollution in contact with your skin all night long. They can interfere with skin's barrier function and cause irritation.
ALCOHOL CAN MAKE
YOUR ALLERGIES WORSE.
TRUE
Alcohol is a potential cause of skin allergy. In fact, scientists have shown that alcohol can make any allergic reaction worse, whether it’s asthma, allergic rhinitis, or different kinds of skin rash. It is partly due to the histamine and sulphites molecules contained in these alcoholic beverages.
DIY RECIPEES ARE BANNED
FOR SENSITIVE SKINS.
TRUE
Fun though it may be, raiding your kitchen cupboards and concocting your very own skin treatments is a recipe for reactions if you have allergic-type skin. Indeed, many natural ingredients can be highly irritant.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
ARE NEVER ALLERGENIC.
FALSE
Certain fruits and vegetables contain high levels of compounds called salicylates(related to aspirin). In salicylate-sensitive individuals, foods rich in these compounds can actually make allergic symptoms such as hay fever, asthma, eczema and skin reactions worse.
NO SHOWER IS THE BEST
POLICY FOR ALLERGIC SKINS.
FALSE
If you don’t cleanse at the end of the day, you are leaving allergens and irritants such as pollen and pollution in contact with your skin all night long. They can interfere with skin's barrier function and cause irritation.
ALCOHOL CAN MAKE
YOUR ALLERGIES WORSE.
TRUE
Alcohol is a potential cause of skin allergy. In fact, scientists have shown that alcohol can make any allergic reaction worse, whether it’s asthma, allergic rhinitis, or different kinds of skin rash. It is partly due to the histamine and sulphites molecules contained in these alcoholic beverages.

ALL ABOUT
SKIN ALLERGIES

Allergies can affect different parts of the body, but we’ll be focusing on skin allergies here. The “classic” type of skin allergic reaction is called contact dermatitis. In this case, the allergen comes into direct contact with the skin (e.g. a pair of nickel earrings), crosses through skin’s protective barrier and triggers an immune response resulting in the allergic reaction. Typical symptoms of contact dermatitis? Red rash, itching, burning, scaling and even oozing. An allergic skin reaction may take weeks to fade. But don’t panic, some hypoallergenic skincare from the pharmacy are designed for allergic skins.

HOW ALLERGIES
IMPACT THE SKIN

Skin allergic reactions are not limited to contact dermatitis. In fact, skin is the #1 site of allergy manifestations, with 80% of allergies having consequences for skin*. This is because - contact dermatitis aside - skin allergies can also be caused by the medicine we take, the food we eat (think nuts) or our environment (think pollen or pet “dander”). Typical on-skin effects on allergies? Skin often breaks out in hives, rashes and irritations, associated with itching, stinging or heating and burning sensations. Plus, if you are constantly blowing your nose, it is likely to become red and irritated. If your skin allergies are acting up, your first port of call is the pharmacy: Over-the-counter antihistamines associated with hypoallergenic skincare can rapidly calm things down.

"In this section, you will learn about the difference between sensitive skin, reactive skin and allergic skin. We’ll also share some expert tips on how to avoid skin allergic reactions, as well as the best allergy-prone skin solutions."
*Allergic or intolerant skin profiling. France and Germany. A+A. February 2009

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COMMITMENTS

Safety standards beyond international cosmetics regulations.

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AT THE RIGHT ACTIVE DOSE

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ON VERY SENSITIVE
 SKIN

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