Anything you apply directly to your skin or inhale in concentrated doses can trigger an allergic reaction or general irritation. Not all types of perfume cause problems. Some people have allergies to specific ingredients or smells. In some cases,...
Exposure to certain ingredients in face wash, cosmetics and skin care products can cause allergic contact dermatitis in some people. While sensitivity to substances differs from person to person, some compounds, such as perfumes, initiate allergy...
From the warm tropics, the tender night-blooming jasmine -- Cestrum nocturnum -- thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 8 to 11. The spreading plant blooms multiple times when the weather is warm. In the evening, the yellow flowers...
Allergy symptoms most often arise in the area near where the allergenic substance was ingested. For instance, an allergenic insect sting on the hand may produce swelling at the sting site, while facial contact with allergens most often results in...
Pollution is detrimental to your health, but is especially harmful if you have allergies. Certain types of pollution can aggravate allergies, causing uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening symptoms. Ozone levels are the most common trigger...
Eye inflammation is caused by a variety of conditions. Allergies, defective tear production, infections, skin conditions and eye trauma can provoke eye inflammation and related symptoms such as redness, excessive tearing and light sensitivity....
