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Botanical ingrediants irritate too!

Discussion in 'Body Care' started by wiccan_witch, Oct 18, 2008.

  1. wiccan_witch

    wiccan_witch Senior Member

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    The most common ingrediants people react to in beauty and skincare products are the botanical ones.
    Just thought I'd throw that out there.
     
    wiccan_witch, Oct 18, 2008
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  3. cynthiaone

    cynthiaone Member

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    Yeah, I agree. And just because an ingredient is natural doesn't mean that it won't irritate your skin. :)
     
    cynthiaone, Oct 21, 2008
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  5. ancientdave

    ancientdave Member

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    You're quite right that botanicals can irritate. Essential oils in particular are something that people are far too casual with. But the most common cause of reactions? I'd sure like to see some backup for that one.
     
    ancientdave, Sep 4, 2012
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  7. Crysee

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    The first time I made soap I used way waaaaay too much lavendar and it made my face feel like it was burning.
     
    Crysee, Dec 3, 2013
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  9. mellowmushpizzatripp

    mellowmushpizzatripp Member

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    lavender oil is volatile, what did you expect was gonna happen :hide:
     
    mellowmushpizzatripp, Dec 3, 2013
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  11. Crysee

    Crysee Member

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    I had no idea. I just saw that lavender is good for dry skin and threw it into the mix. What about it evaporating makes it itch? I never took chemistry, I don't understand this stuff lol.
     
    Crysee, Dec 3, 2013
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  13. Berry88

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    Of course they do. For example my hands are itchy from grapes.
     
    Berry88, Nov 23, 2015
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