A spritz of your favorite perfume might feel like the perfect finishing touch for your outfit of the day. But have you given thought to what’s really inside the bottle? Research shows some ingredients ...

There are many perks of working in women’s media: access to clothes, wellness products, and, of course, makeup. But for one such editor, the latter presented a major problem. “I used to sit right in ...

Ever since 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has followed a fragrance-free policy. In part, this move was meant to inspire other public institutions to also institute ...

Background: Fragrances are an important cause of allergic contact dermatitis. We presume that the traditional fragrance mix (FM) detects 70 to 80% of fragrance-allergic patients. FM has an irritant ...

Linalyl acetate, a fragrance chemical that is one of the main constituents of the essential oil of lavender, is not on the list of allergenic compounds pursuant to the EU Cosmetics Directive. Thus, it ...

We all need our share of comfort while at work. For some, it’s having a cozy chair; for others, it’s decorating their desk to feel more at home. And for a few, it’s about keeping allergies under ...

From parabens to high alcohol content, some common deodorant ingredients can damage the skin barrier. Dr Veena Praveen shares ...

From beauty products to apartment pests, irritants can be found in surprising places. Ahead, allergy experts share what you ...