Reducing Fragrance Oil Allergy Symptoms: Itching and Redness
Question
I am experiencing skin irritation (itching, redness) from using fragrance oils in my cosmetic formulation. While I understand that avoiding the specific fragrance oil is the best solution, are there any ingredients I can add to my formulation to help reduce these allergy symptoms?
Answer
Addressing Fragrance Allergy Symptoms
It's understandable that you're looking for a way to reduce the skin irritation (itching, redness) caused by certain fragrance oils. As the staff correctly advised, the most effective way to prevent allergic reactions is to identify and avoid the specific fragrance oil that causes the irritation.
However, if you are looking for ingredients that can help soothe the skin and reduce the symptoms of irritation, one option is Pep-Calm™ (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8).
Pep-Calm™ is a peptide known for its effectiveness in reducing skin redness and counteracting irritation. It works to calm the skin's response to irritants.
Usage Information for Pep-Calm™:
- Usage Rate: Typically used at 1.0-2.5% in a formulation.
- Mixing: It is water-soluble. It should be mixed into the water phase of your formulation. Avoid exposing it to high heat.
- pH: The final pH of your product should be in the range of 5.2-7.2 for optimal performance.
While adding an ingredient like Pep-Calm™ can help manage the symptoms of irritation and redness, please remember that it does not eliminate the underlying allergy. The safest and most recommended approach remains avoiding the fragrance oil that triggers the reaction.
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