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Can you have an allergic reaction to cocoa butter?

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Can you have an allergic reaction to cocoa butter?

For people who are sensitive to cocoa butter or other ingredients found in cocoa butter products, it may cause a rash or other allergic reaction.

Can lip balm cause an allergic reaction?

With hundreds of formulations of lip balm it is sometimes hard to tell what exactly is causing the allergic reaction. However, Markus says some of the potential culprits are lanolin, phenol, parabens, oxybenzone and more. During the winter, cold and dry air is the most likely culprit in causing dry lips.

What does an allergic reaction to lip balm look like?

For some people, that rash is in the form of redness and flaking. For other people, it takes the form of extreme chapping. Other people might develop swollen lips. And other people might even have the rash spread to the skin around the lips.

Can I use Palmers cocoa butter on my lips?

Cocoa butter is naturally derived, full of nutrients and is safe to use on your lips. Products like Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Swivel Stick offer 24-hour moisturization. You can even use it on dry spots on your face.

How do I know if I am allergic to cocoa butter?

Symptoms of a cocoa allergy

  • hives.
  • trouble breathing.
  • swollen tongue, lips, or throat.
  • a wheezing cough.
  • nausea or vomiting.
  • stomach cramps.

How long does a lip allergic reaction last?

A mild allergic reaction that causes lip swelling is usually over within four days, especially if you use over-the-counter antihistamines. For minor cuts and abrasions inside the mouth, rinse with a peroxyl mouthwash which facilitates healing, alleviates discomfort, and provides a whole mouth clean.

Why does lip balm burn my lips?

Menthol and camphor — they produce the tingling sensation in many balms — can cause an inflammatory reaction. Phenol can worsen symptoms for many people. It’s used in chemical peels, which is not a good sign when it’s in a product designed for lips.

Does Palmers lip balm work?

It heals dry lips quickly and gives instant moisture to the dry lips. I use this below my liquid lipstick and it works fine. I just apply a nice coat of the lip balm, then do something else for 10-15 minutes and then wipe off the excess and then go ahead with the lipstick application.

Can you have cocoa butter if you are allergic to chocolate?

Cocoa powder tastes like what we think of as “chocolate,” while cocoa butter has a very mild, slightly chocolatey taste and odor. If you’re truly allergic to a component of pure chocolate, your allergy most likely involves a component of the cocoa powder, not the fat in the cocoa butter.