Side Effects
Skin reactions and adverse effects, with what causes them and how to recognize them.
6 side effects total.
Recently published side effects
Benzoyl Peroxide BleachingBenzoyl Peroxide Bleaching is the color-loss problem that can happen when benzoyl peroxide touches towels, pillowcases, clothing, or hair.
Eye-Area IrritationEye-area irritation is the cosmetic and comfort problem of stinging, watering, redness, dryness, flaking, or tightness after using an eye product.
- Mineral Filter White Cast
A visible white or chalky tint left on the skin by mineral sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Over-exfoliation IrritationOver-exfoliation Irritation is the visible and sensory pattern that can happen when exfoliating acids, retinoids, scrubs, masks, and strong cleansing are stacked too aggressively.
- Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis from UV Filters
A documented but uncommon dermatology phenomenon in which a sunscreen's UV-filter ingredient triggers a delayed eczematous skin reaction, but only on areas exposed to sunlight after the sunscreen was applied.
Retinoid DermatitisRetinoid Dermatitis is the irritation pattern that can appear when a topical retinoid such as adapalene is introduced too quickly or used more often than skin tolerates.
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- Benzoyl Peroxide Bleaching
Benzoyl Peroxide Bleaching is the color-loss problem that can happen when benzoyl peroxide touches towels, pillowcases, clothing, or hair.
- Eye-Area Irritation
Eye-area irritation is the cosmetic and comfort problem of stinging, watering, redness, dryness, flaking, or tightness after using an eye product.
- Mineral Filter White Cast
A visible white or chalky tint left on the skin by mineral sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
- Over-exfoliation Irritation
Over-exfoliation Irritation is the visible and sensory pattern that can happen when exfoliating acids, retinoids, scrubs, masks, and strong cleansing are stacked too aggressively.
- Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis from UV Filters
A documented but uncommon dermatology phenomenon in which a sunscreen's UV-filter ingredient triggers a delayed eczematous skin reaction, but only on areas exposed to sunlight after the sunscreen was applied.
- Retinoid Dermatitis
Retinoid Dermatitis is the irritation pattern that can appear when a topical retinoid such as adapalene is introduced too quickly or used more often than skin tolerates.