Dermatológia pre prax 1/2007

THE UNDETECTED AND UNEXPECTED ALLERGENS IN COSMETICS

Cosmetic contact hypersensitivity is commonly seen in patients after long-lasting and repeated application of cosmetics. It may be caused by active ingredients but also by other ingredients with low sensitisation capacity. The cosmetic business is a dynamic, lucrative and fastmoving industry in which new chemicals are developed. New allergens are always being produced. The aim of article was to give notice about some of the new cosmetic allergens.

Keywords: cosmetic, preservatives, fragrance ingredients, pseudotattooing.