Allergic reactions to personal care products are on the rise, especially among women. Fragrances and preservatives are the biggest culprits, but emulsifiers, UV filters, and plant-based ingredients also trigger reactions. The problem: standard allergy tests don't screen for most cosmetic allergens, so you can test negative and still react to your products.

This was a literature review examining research on allergic contact dermatitis from personal care products, identifying which ingredients cause reactions most often and how dermatologists currently diagnose them.

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