Warning: asthma and brushes
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Topic: Warning: asthma and brushes
Posted By: Viktoria
Subject: Warning: asthma and brushes
Date Posted: August 15 2003 at 4:57pm
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Some weeks ago I put some good money into one of those natural boar bristle brushes everyone seem to swear by. But, as I was trying to clean the thing and got it near water, it started giving off something that triggered an asthma reaction. Of course, the brush had to go. For those of us with allergy and asthma problems, it seems like ingredients and materials labeled "natural" should be read "handle with caution". Since, I have found a good brush sold by The Body Shop, with pegs made of wood. It makes smooth hair and cleans better than any brush I ever had. Anyone else have allergyproblems with haircare products? I seem only to be able to use HeadandShoulders shampoo, everything else I try gives me hives. I have no idea why. Viktoria  ------------- The more you complain, the longer God lets you live. |
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: August 27 2003 at 7:33pm
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Hi Viktoria, Sorry to hear the boar bristle brush causes an allergic reaction, and that you are limited to only one shampoo. I wonder if doctors would be able to help to identify the root cause of these allergies, or at least treat them to the point where you don't have a strong reaction. At least you also have found a brush (and shampoo) which won't cause these reactions. I am fortunate to not have this problem. ------------- |
Posted By: Viktoria
Date Posted: August 29 2003 at 4:56pm
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Thanks for your concern. I do have a great doctor who has identified some causes, but I also have what they call "atopic" skin, which means that on a bad day, I might even react with rashes from pressure, such as from a belt or a shoe laced up to tight. One lives with it. My doc (bless him!) is working the manufacturers: he has been fighting for years to make them stop using colofonium inside tubes and cans (makes shampoo and cream slip out of the tube more easily). Colofonium is a strong allergy causer, and since it is not strictly an ingredient, it is not even declared on bottles! I just wish people would have more patience with us allergic ones - sometimes it is clear they think one is just "fussy"! |
Posted By: Snuggles
Date Posted: August 29 2003 at 5:06pm
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I can certainly understand allergy thing...people always just think I'm picky...definitely not the case. I have a very 'tender' digestive system, and I'm lactose intolerant. I can digest milks, creams, wheats, grains, oily foods such as sausages, or different cheeses in mass quantities...which really stinks, because I really love these foods :( As for skin allergies, I'm allergic to metals...Metal hairclips, earrings, rings, belt buckles...hehe. I'm allergic to nylons, too  However, I could have it a looooot worse. I would really not be feeling good if I were limited to one shampoo, such as you ...eek. I just wish people would have more patience with people who are not as easily capable of handling things...:D ------------- **Starving Actor** --Will Work For Peanuts! |