Sensitive skin hive... You may have more options than you thought!
. It's something we've reported on at length, and though it's a good general rule to follow, it can be super frustrating to hear if you want to try products that feel more luxe. The good news? Chances are, your skin won't be irritated byfragrance out there. And if you proceed with caution and stick to a few rules, you might find that you can actually tolerate a little bit of fragrance on your sensitive skin.
"When it comes to fragrance, it can be very tricky because some people think just by avoiding fragrance entirely, then they're sort of in a good place," says , a board-certified dermatologist in New York City."But a lot of the times fragrance does have nuance, so it's important to be mindful of that."that shows a fragrance allergy, you're probably not allergic to"When fragrance is formally tested in a medical office patch test, the mixture includes different fragrances that can be used to screen for a fragrance allergy," says Dr. Garshick.
product on sensitive skin, it's important to do a"patch test." This means applying a small amount to the skin on either your arm or wrist to see if it causes a reaction before going all in on your face. If your notice any sensitivity—which will usually show up in the form of a rash called contact dermatitis—it probably means you're allergic to something in the formula . Consider this the first sign that you shouldn't be using it.
can cause irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis, so it is important to be mindful about how much fragrance is in a product," she says."For example, some [scented products] made for those with sensitive skin may offer a light fragrance and not necessarily cause an issue." The serum made with 15 essential oils, though, is probably off the table."Whenever you have sensitive skin, less is always going to be more," says Dr.
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