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Everybody's skin gets irritated at one point or the other, but we're not all sensitive to the same things. If you've been having breakouts, redness, or irritation, you may be allergic to a common cosmetic or skincare ingredient. The following ingredients are absolutely fine for a lot of people, but they might not be for you. To find out which ingredients to keep an eye on, just keep reading. Read more
According to the dictionary, hypoallergenic means "little likelihood of causing an allergic response," but try telling that to someone with super-sensitive skin. Just because this chance is lessened provides no guarantees and, upon further digging, there's evidence that this word has been misleading consumers for decades. It seems the term was first used in a cosmetics campaign in 1953 to claim Read more
Recently, I've received a few questions about natural deodorants, and here's one I can recommend - Crystal Deodorant. It has been around since 1984, and it's the all natural alternative to mainstream chemical-filled deodorants. It's hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, non-sticky, non-staining, and it is made of 100% mineral salts. That's it - no artificial colors or ingredients. All you have to Read more
Since my 1-year-old daughter is, number one, obsessed with any and all clothing (lately, when she's fussy, I just take her to her closet and show her all of her dresses. Works every time, and yes, I'm already terrified of her teenage years) and, number two, can't really talk, I don't have to worry about scratchy clothes. But my mom friends warn me that soon a single irritating tab, seam, or Read more
If you know someone with pet allergies, then you're probably aware that some dog and cat breeds are less likely to cause your pal sneezes and itchy eyes. It's not necessarily the animal's fur that keeps some sniffles at bay: these breeds produce less dander or certain proteins in their saliva, or shed less than other breeds, thereby reducing airborne allergens. While these pets are great Read more
We're in the midst of high pollen season, and here at Sugar HQ, we're trading tips on allergy relief almost as much as monthly must haves. As temperatures rise, flowers and trees aren't the only ones shedding sneeze-causing particles: your pet is busy sloughing off fur and dander which can increase the intensity of itchy eyes and runny noses. Of course, you could research the best hypoallergenic Read more
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If you suffer from allergies to dander, dust mites, or mold, it's time to take a closer look at the place where you spend one-third of your day — your bedroom. Here are some things you can do to reduce your allergy symptoms. Evict the Offenders Looked under your bed lately? To prevent a colony of dust mites from becoming squatters in the apartment below where you sleep, vacuum under your bed Read more
It's almost Earth Day, so chances are you've been hearing the word "eco" so much that it almost loses its meaning. But when you shop consciously, it's about more than just reading a label. Knowing how your fitness wear is made and where it comes from can be just as important as sourcing your meal at a restaurant. The good news is that finding an eco-friendly fabric can also enhance your workout; Read more
"Put a ring on it" is the cheeky slogan behind The Chicago Female Condom Campaign. The coalition of HIV/AIDS, reproductive justice, women's health, and gay men's health activists is working hard to raise awareness in Chicago and beyond about female condoms — a form of contraception just as effective as a male condom in preventing STIs, HIV, and pregnancy. A rep for the campaign spoke at this Read more
