Annoying Allergies

This has been happening on my fingers for the past couple weeks… See the bubbles? That’s Allergic Contact Dermatitis right there. It itches and is very sensitive, so it hurts. Classic reaction for me. Nothing new. Time to break out the steroid ointment! I think it’s because I started drinking coffee again. I’m allergic to … Continue reading →

An interesting comment about Polyethylene Glycol allergies

This is what I love about this platform that I have here on my blog: we all get wonderfully helpful tips! Check out what one of my Pinterest followers had to say about Polyethylene Glycol. My allergy (as I’m told) is to Propylene Glycol and my patch test specialist stressed that PEG and PG are … Continue reading →

Stay up to date with The Allergista via Pinterest!

Ever since I began this journey a few years back, it’s been a struggle to shop for clothing and other items because the searching takes foreeeever and I like to weigh my options! Look no further! For 100% cotton items, propylene glycol free products, nickel free products and more, you can find them on my … Continue reading →

DIY Facial for Sensitive Skin

Not being able to use all the typical facial products, my pores can get clogged up and my skin not so smooth! This SOLVES it 🙂 I try to do it a couple times a month to keep my face in check. What you’ll need: a big bowl boiling water a large towel mild moisturizing … Continue reading →

Avoiding Propylene Glycol: Daily Makeup Products

I recently got an e-mail from somebody who also has a PG allergy. She was wondering what I use for makeup and is still trying to get her skin to clear up, poor thing! She said it feels and looks like her skin is burnt all the time. I directed her to the chart I … Continue reading →

100% Cotton Dresses for Summer

I was just par-oozing online for some printed cotton dresses because it’s time for summer stuff to go on sale! There’s way more cotton items during the summer than the rest of the seasons, so snatch up everything NOW while it’s on sale! You can click on the photos to take you right to the … Continue reading →

Nitrile Gloves Review: 5 stars!

I’m just going to start off saying that these gloves rock because you don’t actually lose your sense of touch! With vinyl gloves, they didn’t fit nicely and I couldn’t feel textures through them. That ALL changes with Nitrile gloves. I have allergy problems with polyester and other synthetics, but I have no problem with … Continue reading →