We often see products labelled as "hypoallergenic'", which could erroneously make you believe they won't cause an allergic reaction.
This isn't true – hypoallergenic usually just means that, according to the manufacturer of the product, it causes fewer allergic reactions than other products.
Researchers tested 187 cosmetic products from six different stores to see if they contained any of the 80 most common known allergens, as defined by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group.
All of the products were specifically marketed as being safe for use in children, and all were labelled as "hypoallergenic", "dermatologist recommended/tested", "fragrance-free", or "paraben free".
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