Hypoallergenic Skin Care
Beyond Organic Skincare's natural and organic products are based on organic plant extracts and other natural ingredients. With formulations aimed at all skin types and ages there should be products in this range to suit everyone. Many are suitable for sensitive and hypoallergenic skin.
Our products are parabens and chemical free. These are the type of products that cause sensitivities in hypoallergenic skin. We do not use alcohol or perfumes. These natural and organic products do contain small amounts of essential oils, for their own natural healing and therapeutic properties. If you have sensitive or hypoallergenic skin, please look at our list of ingredients (fully shown for each product when you click on "more details") in case there is anything in there that you know your particular skin is sensitive to. As with all hypoallergenic skin, we always recommend doing a small patch test on the inside of the arm at the elbow before using on the face or body.
Natural and organic products offer a good alternative to those looking for hypoallergenic skin care products and hypoallergenic makeup products. Natural or organic products use natural extracts and oils as the main body of their product. For many people this works well but for those with plant-based allergies it can be more challenging.
One hypoallergenic skin care product or hypoallergenic makeup is not the answer for everyone. You need to make sure that the products you are considering are right for you. Know your skin and your allergies and arm yourself with this knowledge when shopping.
Cosmetic products are labelled with different words. Words such as - hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested and ophthalmologist tested can be seen on many cosmetics. Such words make the buyer feel that they are buying something that is certified. The truth may be different. Before you get misguided, understand the meanings of these words.
Hypoallergenic Product
By reading the words hypoallergenic skincare product on any product, most people believe that it will not cause any allergy in them. But this may not be true. Manufacturers are not required to substantiate their claim that their product is hypoallergenic. The use of this term by a reputed company may mean that a product labelled as hypoallergenic skincare has less chances of causing allergy in most of the consumers. You have to use a product and find out if it causes any allergy.
Some "info".
When shopping for cosmetics or skin care products, you'll frequently see products that are labelled hypoallergenic. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) counsels that consumers should realize that no standards or regulations exist governing the use of the term hypoallergenic. In other words, the decision as to whether or not a cosmetic may be labelled as hypoallergenic lies solely with the manufacturer. And, this term may be applied without any demonstration or proof that the product causes fewer allergic reactions than others.
When labelling of cosmetics as hypoallergenic skin care products first became popular, the FDA attempted to regulate use of the term. In 1975, the FDA issued a regulation governing use of the term hypoallergenic, stating that a cosmetic product could be labelled hypoallergenic only if scientific studies on human subjects showed that it caused a significantly lower rate of adverse skin reactions than similar products not making such claims. The manufacturers of cosmetics claiming to be hypoallergenic were to be responsible for carrying out the required tests. But this regulation was subsequently declared invalid by U.S. courts, leaving manufacturers free to apply the term hypoallergenic as they wish.
The bottom line is that the term hypoallergenic has very little meaning and is primarily used as a marketing tool. It's important to understand that it is impossible to guarantee that a cosmetic or hypoallergenic skin care product will never produce an allergic reaction. (Even water can cause an allergic reaction in some cases). Since the FDA does require that cosmetic ingredients be listed on product labels, consumers who have had allergic reactions or problems with a specific substance can avoid purchasing products that contain these substances.