Hypoallergenic simply means that a product (usually a cosmetic) is unlikely to cause allergic reactions. However, many brands lay claim to being hypoallergenic without robust testing protocols. TOLERIANE Ultra is tested on the most sensitive to allergic skin and has proven itself to be truly hypoallergenic.
This depends on the type of reaction. Urticaria (hives) should last no more than 24 hours. Contact dermatitis can take weeks to fade. Eczema is a chronic condition that needs to be managed over the course of years. More subtle allergic-like reactions (itching, burning sensations) can be rapidly soothed with a thermal water spray and hypoallergenic barrier cream.
Rashes can be caused by any number of different medical conditions, including viral infections, allergies and auto-immune diseases. If you have a new rash, it is important that you see a doctor for an informed diagnosis. In some cases, rashes can be caused by reactions to additives in cosmetics. If your rash coincides with product use, consider switching to a hypoallergenic formula.
Skin rashes that itch include urticaria (hives), contact dermatitis and eczema. All will benefit from an over-the-counter oral anti-histamine. In addition, spritzing Thermal Spring Water will instantly calm itching. Then, reinforce your skin’s barrier with a hypoallergenic moisturiser. If itchy rashes are recurrent, try visiting an allergist to pinpoint the cause of your problems.
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The basics: When it comes to cleansing, gentler is better. It is important not to strip skin of its protective layer of lipids. Ask your pharmacist about very gentle cleansers suitable for allergy-prone skin. After cleansing your skin, your soothing go-to is a thermal spring water mist (which can be spritzed on to a cotton pad and used as a cold compress for SOS soothing). To complete your allergy-prone skincare routine, look for an intensely soothing ultra-hypoallergenic barrier cream formulated with a minimum of ingredients to make your skin less vulnerable over time.
The basics: When it comes to cleansing, gentler is better. It is important not to strip skin of its protective layer of lipids. Ask your pharmacist about very gentle cleansers suitable for allergy-prone skin. After cleansing your skin, your soothing go-to is a thermal spring water mist (which can be spritzed on to a cotton pad and used as a cold compress for SOS soothing). To complete your allergy-prone skincare routine, look for an intensely soothing ultra-hypoallergenic barrier cream formulated with a minimum of ingredients to make your skin less vulnerable over time.
Optimal dermatological skincare solutions for allergy-prone skin should also act on skin’s invisible barrier of living micro-organisms, its microbiome, which is essential to its wellbeing and protection. For a skin-soothing effect that lasts, use a thermal water mist and barrier creams enriched with thermal water, since this ingredient is a natural prebiotic able to replenish skin’s surface ecosystem for long-term soothing, protection and relief.
In this section, you will discover comprehensive allergy-prone skincare routines with product recommendations to help soothe irritations. You will also learn more about La Roche-Posay’s commitment to creating products that are safer for the most sensitive to allergic skin types. Finally, if you decide to consult an allergist, we provide information on what to expect and how you prepare your consultation (with a downloadable allergy diary template to fill in).
In this section, you will discover comprehensive allergy-prone skincare routines with product recommendations to help soothe irritations. You will also learn more about La Roche-Posay’s commitment to creating products that are safer for the most sensitive to allergic skin types. Finally, if you decide to consult an allergist, we provide information on what to expect and how you prepare your consultation (with a downloadable allergy diary template to fill in).
Prebiotics stimulate the growth of “good bacteria” to reinforce skin’s microbiome and help relieve skin sensitivity.
Safety standards beyond international cosmetics regulations.
