We tend to think of allergic reactions caused by makeup as being limited to skin breakouts and rashes, but adverse reactions can actually be a lot more varied. Since many beauty products are scented, the fragrances in them can trigger all sorts of unpleasant symptoms that you might not link back to your makeup.
If you have frequent migraines, the source of your pain could be your makeup. Makeup has even been known to bring on asthma attacks. "Fragrance can often be behind many adverse reactions to traditional beauty products [and is] considered to be among the top five known allergens," Dr. Frank Lipman told Byrdie.
If you suffer from these allergic reactions and still want to wear makeup, you don't necessarily have to look for products that are fragrance free. Dr. Lipman said that it's not about what the product smells like, but about the chemicals added to the makeup to create the smell. "On the label, "fragrance" should be followed by a list of ingredients in parentheses," he said. "Look for a product that uses essential oils instead of 'fragrance (parfum)'."
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