Most moisturizers marketed as hypoallergenic actually aren't
Sep 11, 2017, 12:59 PM
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For people with sensitive skin, finding a moisturizer that doesn’t cause itching or irritation can be a real challenge. (That goes double for those with conditions like dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis.) A good place to start is with products advertised as fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, or dermatologist-recommended. But unfortunately, a new study in JAMA Dermatology shows that these claims often don’t hold much water.
