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Hair products for allergy sensitive skin

Lorik62 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:11:39 GMT

Can anyone recommend any hair products including shampoo, conditioner, mousse and hairspray? My dermatologist thinks my hair products are what’s causing a rash on my forehead. Thanks for any suggestions!

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susan kay — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:19:45 GMT

Did your dermatologist give you any specifics.......any allergies, anything specific to stay away from?

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Jacie — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:37:06 GMT

I've a friend in the same situation. She uses Honest Baby products on her hair.

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Lorik62 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:38:45 GMT

@susan kay I have some food and environmental allergies. She gave me samples of Free and Clear shampoo and conditioner but I didn’t care for them.

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susan kay — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:52:26 GMT

I don't know that my issues and shampoos will help, but I am sensitive to sulfates and fragrances. I have found that a lot of sulfate-free shampoos have ingredients that irritate my scalp.....rosemary, orange, lemon, peppermint. I use Wen for Kids shampoo (doesn't have menthol) and/or 100% PURE, Coconut shampoo..

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piperbay — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:05:33 GMT

For a hairspray I do like Loreal's Elnett Unscented.

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Roni18 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:02:49 GMT

@Lorik62 wrote:
Can anyone recommend any hair products including shampoo, conditioner, mousse and hairspray? My dermatologist thinks my hair products are what’s causing a rash on my forehead. Thanks for any suggestions!

@Lorik62Just a thought based on my prior experience but check your shampoo and other hair products for chamomile. Chamomile can cause a rash they cause contact dermatitis. It is part of the ragweed family. I used a new shampoo once and gradually over the week my scalp kept getting itchier and itchier. I was convinced I had caught lice. I finally remembered the shampoo and looked at what was in it. I had some of the clear neutrogena shampoo that removes product build up from your hair and so I used that and in within minutes the itching stopped.

I would think using that neutrogena shampoo would probably help regardless of what ingrediant is causing the allergy as it gets rid of all the build up from hair products. It is the Neutrogena anti-residue shampoo and you can find it at most stores. I am able to use most other shampoos and products with no problem. I just try to stay clear of chamomile.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:08:28 GMT

@Lorik62, Check out Acure Organics products. Their hydrating shampoo is excellent but they have other wonderful shampoos and conditioners. They have a website but not sure what shpg charges are. I purchase from iherb.com. Free shpg. at $20. GOod luck.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:14:12 GMT

I don't have any specific products in mind. But I believe there are some fragrance free ones in the drug store. Also, I would check in the baby product isle. These products are surely more gentle with less additives. As for hairspray, I mostly have to leave it alone! It really irritates my skin. Once in a while I will take unscented and spray it on my brush and pull it through my hair. That way, it does not get sprayed all over my face, skin, etc. Also, if you just have fly-aways -- spray a bit on a q-tip and go over them.

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JCF — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:19:23 GMT

If you have an Aveda salon in your area go there and tell their specialist what you are looking for.

These products are a "litttle" expensive, but well worth it and they go a long way.

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Yahooey — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:28:52 GMT

I'm assuming this rash just happened recently. Have you added any new product to your routine? But then, products always change their formula and you can never tell. Or perhaps hair dyes or treatment? It may not be the styling products.

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jaxs mom — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:23:36 GMT

You need to know what exactly you're allegic to to avoid it. Go to an allergist and get tested.

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forest4thetrees — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:18:45 GMT

Try John Masters --- which is available on his own website, at health food type stores (Whole Foods), or at some ULTA's.

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Lorik62 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:43:57 GMT

@jaxs mom I had allergy testing and am sensitive to some food and environmental. I’ve been doing elimination diets for months but still have this rash on my forehead.

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jaxs mom — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:47:05 GMT

So are you allergic to wheat, soy or rice? That could make a difference on what protein source is used in hair products.

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NAES1 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:57:14 GMT

@Yahooey - One great question!

I have tried..very few..

some other hair products, only to find after 1 day (hairspray or any infusion that is different) using something Very New caused me to either give away or completely never use again.

It's either the volume ingredients or 1 of the 20+++ added in ( maybe the parabens / preservatives) I simply cannot use. `OR SAY`.

No rash or redness, just an uncomfortable feeling which I 'was' conscious of after drying. I have very healthy hair and want it to stay that way. Back finding some older brands..shampoos and sprays. Conditioners are out/ me.

AND! What is this new buzz wording called Jouusing up...can't go with that product, either.

I have ...never... heard any hair product vendor mention -anything- relevant to >their< anti- allergic OR hypo-allergens in [said] product. I use near nothing, unless what I have used in the past from storing. Organic means 0 to me, personally.

Thank you for the post attention/ especially for me...

'staying away from any wheat protein included'

@Yahooey wrote:
I'm assuming this rash just happened recently. Have you added any new product to your routine? But then, products always change their formula and you can never tell. Or perhaps hair dyes or treatment? It may not be the styling products.

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Lorik62 — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 21:36:05 GMT

@jaxs mom Yes to soy. I’m also wondering about the liquid foundation I use. It seems if it were a hair product my scalp would be irritated, but it’s not. So frustrating!

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ECBG — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 23:00:02 GMT

Your doctor should have good options.

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winamac1 — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:16:11 GMT

@JCF wrote:
If you have an Aveda salon in your area go there and tell their specialist what you are looking for.

These products are a "litttle" expensive, but well worth it and they go a long way.

Aveda shampoos made me break out terribly. Just because they are plant based does not mean they are good for sensitive skin. Many are allergic to plants. I can use the conditioner on my ends, but I can't use the shampoo.

O/P try things unscented. Also, try a probiotic with at least 50 billion live cultures. Don't use biotin as that can make you itch if you have an itching issue.

The probiotics helped me as did the stopping of biotin.

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Shanus — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:46:50 GMT

@Lorik62 wrote:
Can anyone recommend any hair products including shampoo, conditioner, mousse and hairspray? My dermatologist thinks my hair products are what’s causing a rash on my forehead. Thanks for any suggestions!

@Lorik62. Sometimes it’s not the hair products, but rather how they’re reacting with your skincare. I try to use very little or no styling products & if I do I apply it to the hair about 1” from my face & then on the rest of my hair.

When I have had this temporary reaction (usually related to changes in weather/seasons/oiliness of skin), when home, I wear a narrow terry hair band to keep hair off my face. I also shower at night to rinse off any hair products and/or change my pillowcase every day since your hair products get deposited there and transfer to your face during the night. So clean hair, clean pillowcase and if you can sleep in soft terry headband...it helps.