I’ve been meaning to do this for a while. It’s important to know what your body wants and doesn’t want. We’re all such oh so sensitive creatures, and it’s just better to be careful than to be sorry.
Skin Test: (Taken from WikiHow – Link Below)
1. Take a small amount of the product that you want to use.
2. Apply a bit on the “pulse of your wrist or crook of your elbow”.
3. Leave it on for 24 to 48 hours.
4. If you do not have any of the signs below – you’re good to go. If you do have any of the symptoms (itching/ redness/ irritation/flaking etc) remove the product from your skin, and consult your doctor about the reaction.
Typical signs of an allergic reaction: (Taken from WebMD – link below)
Mild allergy symptoms can include:
· Rash
· Localized itching
· Congestion
Mild allergic reactions do not spread to other parts of the body.
Moderate allergic reactions can include symptoms that spread to other parts of the body, including:
· Widespread itching
· Difficulty breathing
Severe Allergy Symptoms (Anaphylaxis)
Anaphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening emergency in which the body's response to the allergen is sudden and affects the whole body. Allergy symptoms may within minutes progress to more serious symptoms, including:
· Itching of eyes or face
· Varying degrees of swellings that can make breathing and swallowing difficult
· Abdominal pain
· Cramps
· Vomiting
· Diarrhea
· Mental confusion or dizziness
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-symptoms
http://www.wikihow.com/Patch-Test-Skin
