How Makeup Can Affect Your Health
Makeup, sunscreens, perfumes and other cosmetics are known to cause allergic reactions, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Allergy symptoms may include a rash or red, itchy skin. To avoid an allergic reaction, the AAFA recommends using only unscented, fragrance-free or hypoallergenic products.
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July 23, 2015