| Allergic contact dermatitis is a skin condition, | | | | occurring organic acids. Glycolic acid, derived from |
| characterized by skin desquamation, redness and | | | | sugar cane is the most commonly used ingredient in |
| itchiness. The main sources for allergic contact | | | | superficial peeling. However, when this acid is applied |
| dermatitis are skin care products, especially synthetic | | | | in high concentration or for a long period of time, it |
| and chemical skin care, hair and nail care products: | | | | results in detachment of the cells from epidermis |
| shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays, body soaps, | | | | (keratinocyes) and lysis of the epidermal cells |
| lotions, which contained fragrances, preservatives and | | | | (epidermolysis).This result, unbalances the skin barrier, |
| sunscreens. | | | | which has a tremendous role in skin protection. |
| The face is the prominent area for contact dermatitis | | | | Glycolic acid becomes efficient and safe when is used |
| but any body surface can be affected. Airborne | | | | in a proper concentration. It has to be stated |
| allergens and irritants like pollutants, plant pollen, | | | | however, that it can be irritating for sensitive skin. |
| strong UV rays exposure, smoking, gloves, solvents | | | | Several sunscreen agents like para-amino benzoic, an |
| can also be added to the skin dermatitis. | | | | ultraviolet UV B blocker, benzophenone, cinnamates |
| Fragrances, especially artificial fragrances, Balsam of | | | | dybenzoylmethanes can cause photo- allergic |
| Peru, cinnamic aldehyde are the frequent allergens | | | | dermatitis. Some of them like oxybenzone, |
| which can induce allergic contact dermatitis. Balsam of | | | | avobenzone (Parsol 1789), which blocks UVA are less |
| Peru is natural mixture of aromatic chemicals with a | | | | frequent causes of dermatitis. |
| pleasant odor of cinnamein and essential oil containing | | | | To be on a safe side you may used moisturizers with |
| cinnamic acid and vanillin. It is often used in cosmetic, | | | | antioxidants and get the same anti aging effect and |
| pharmaceuticals and flavorings. | | | | provide protection of the skin barrier. By using |
| A number of preservatives used in cosmetics like | | | | different types of antioxidants, diverse metabolic |
| formaldehyde releaser (agents that slowly liberate | | | | pathways within the cells are activated. Most |
| small amount of formaldehyde) and parabens are the | | | | common antioxidants are: carotenes, vitamin E, |
| most likely to cause allergic dermatitis. In the same | | | | vitamin C, selenium, flavonoids and proanthocyanidins. |
| time harsh cleansers, astringents, acne medication | | | | In conclusion, you have to be careful when using |
| and rejuvenating cream using AHA (alpha hydroxyl | | | | chemical skin care with fragrances, harsh |
| acid) or other chemical products can expose your | | | | preservatives, sunscreen and AHA. You have to learn |
| face to allergic contact dermatitis. | | | | reading the labels for those ingredients and |
| Moisturizers containing alpha hydroxyl acid are widely | | | | subsequently eliminate them for your skin care |
| used in reversing the signs of skin aging. Alpha | | | | routine. |
| hydroxyl acids (AHA) are a family of naturally | | | | |