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My wife has allergic reaction to lipstick

Posted By Thopper (Overland Park, KS) on 07/29/2009

allergic reaction to lipstick -- My wife cannot seem to wear lipstick anymore because of some reaction to something in the lipsticks themselves. She has been to doctor and a dermatologist but with no luck. Does anyone out there no of anything or heard of anything that might stop the reactions so that she can begin to wear lipstick again.

EC: You can find "natural" lipsticks sold in many health food stores now. Whole Foods has a nice selection.

Replied by Sandy (sandhya) (Bangalore, India) on 08/01/2009

Try changing the brand of lipstick. I am allergic to many brands of lipstick as they irritate the skin on my lips...I have shifted to Loreal and Maybelline for lipsticks and they do not irritate my lips.

Replied by Dee (Hill Country, Tx) on 09/22/2010

For finding healthier cosmetics search the SkinDeep Cosmetic Database online. Remember how long cosmetics last when you are tempted to choose cheaper ones (although the only lipsticks at the store that don't give me a sore throat are the superduper cheapies).

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