Perfume allergy is a common and very unpleasant problem that everyone can face. The first manifestation of allergy to perfume is a headache, which gradually turns into a general deterioration of health and weakness. But the most affected are the respiratory tract and the skin on which the perfume was applied.
Consider the main causes of allergies to perfumes:
You bought a counterfeit product.
If you haven’t had an allergy to this scent before, but when you buy the next bottle, you have an allergy, most likely it’s a fake. To protect against substandard products, follow these rules:
- never buy perfume in markets and underpasses. The price of the goods of the known and prestigious manufacturer cannot be very low;
- When ordering perfumes online, use only a reliable resource. If you have not used this online store before, read the reviews about it in the recommended networks.
Individual intolerance of certain components.
Even high-quality natural products can cause skin irritation. Therefore, experts do not advise to hurry to use new perfumes. If possible, it is best to test the novelty on a small area of the wrist. People with hypersensitive skin to detergents, powders, latex products should pay special attention to this.
The main reason is the special susceptibility of your body, which can occur to both synthetic and natural components. Allergens can often be aromas of flowers or citrus. If you know that you are allergic to a particular plant, carefully study the composition of perfumes before buying them. Use online resources to familiarize yourself with the composition before buying.
Purchase of goods with expired expiration date.
The popularity of expired perfumes is growing. But do not forget that after the expiration date, the components that make up the perfume composition, begin to enter into quite unpredictable reactions. As a result, redness and swelling may appear on the skin of the face and the whole body.
Alcohol-based perfumes.
In the presence of such a problem as allergies, the culprit of the reaction is the alcohol-containing component of the perfume. If you are familiar with this situation, use dry perfumes or oil-based. Oil perfumes can be easily made from natural oils even at home.
To prevent allergic reactions, follow these guidelines:
- buy products labeled as “hypoallergenic” or “dermatologically tested”;
- if you have an allergic reaction to a certain brand of perfume, you should stop using this perfume;
- avoid direct sunlight;
- If you have an allergic reaction to perfume, you should take a cool shower or just wash the affected areas with water. You should also take an anti-allergy drug (Allersoothe or Beltas) and refrain from further use of perfumes that cause such a reaction.
May fragrant life companions never harm you. Follow these tips and don’t be afraid to experiment with fragrances. In the end, just finding something new will lead you to your cherished goal.