The American Contact Alternatives Group evaluates allergen trends and alternative products – Check out the free article here:

Part 1 of a 4-part series:

Facial Cosmetics: Trends and Alternatives: Data from the American Contact Alternatives Group.

Scheman A, Jacob S, Katta R, Nedorost S, Warshaw E, Zirwas M, Cha C.

“To provide updated data on usage of ingredients that are common potential contact allergens in several categories of facial cosmetics. To identify useful alternative products with few or no common contact allergens.”

“Data on allergen usage and alternatives for facial cosmetics is not widely published. This article reviews some of the common potential allergens in facial cosmetics, including blushers and bronzers, concealers, eyeliners, eyeshadows, foundations, loose and pressed powders, and mascaras. Suitable available alternative products for patients with contact allergy are listed.”

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140901/