Hypoallergenic cosmetics are cosmetics that are made without the use of common ingredients that are commonly known to cause allergic reactions. This does not mean nonallergenic. There may be real risk of you still having a reaction to any product even hypoallergenic. The best way is to test yourself before you use any product. IF you already have sensitive skin and are worried about a product before you rub it all over your face and cause your whole face to swell try a little on the skin behind your ear.

This way you can be sure your face won’t puff up like a marshmallow the day before your sister’s wedding causing everyone there to think you are your obese cousin instead of you. This will also help you avoid the emergency room. If you happen to be severely allergic that little spot behind your neck is not enough to hurt you but if you put it on your whole face it could interrupt your breathing causing a big problem. So make sure and do a test before you risk your life and face to a cosmetic. This is true for all cosmetics and face lotions even the ones given to you from your Dr.