A new study said An unlisted chemical compound in fragrance which is one of the main constituents of lavender oil can cause allergic eczema.
1,717 participants involved in study and they were being assessed for eczema related to contact allergy. Approximately two percent of them had allergic reactions to oxidized linalyl acetate. As per EU Cosmetics Directive Linalyl acetate is not on the list of allergenic compounds. A team from Sahlgrenska Akademin at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has found that it can react with oxygen in the air to form strongly allergenic hydroperoxides. Thus, linalyl acetate can be a common cause of contact allergy.
One of the researchers, Lina Hagvall, said "That may seem like a small percentage but it is approximately the same result as for the fragrance compounds listed in the Cosmetics Directive," In accordance with the EU Cosmetics Directive, makeup, ointments, shampoo, deodorants, toothpaste and other products must mention the ingredients in order for consumers to avoid the substances which they are allergic too.
The study appeared in the journal Contact Dermatitis.
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