Did You Know? Skin Statistics

[Bullets]Out of the top 10 causes of skin allergy 6 are ingredients that are used in perfumes, skin lotions, soaps and cosmetic products.
• Fragrance is the number one cause of allergic reactions in skin care and cosmetics.
• Skin allergies affect as many as 40 to 50 million people in the United States.*
• In Australia, approximately 20% of the general population is defined as being atopic, meaning they have a tendency to be (skin) allergic.*
*Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, The Allergy Report: Science Based Findings on the Diagnosis & Treatment of Allergic Disorders, 1996-2001. *Source: Virtual Medical Skin Centre, Reviewed 9/10/06