A recent scientific study found that a number of moisturisers marketed as “hypoallergenic” may not actually be so hypoallergenic in reality.<\/p>\n
A medical journal reportedly discovered that some products labelled as “fragrance free” or “hypoallergenic”, which should therefore be suitable for people suffering from sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema, may still carry toxic chemicals that irritate the skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This surely goes against the whole idea of such products in the first place.
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\nMoisturisers can retain and add moisture to the skin, reduce inflammation and prevent infection. Being widely available, it’s often much cheaper and accessible than prescription remedies. However, consumers may not be aware of the adverse reactions they may get with over-the-counter products, especially when manufacturers and distributors plaster misleading labels all over them, according to some reports.<\/p>\n