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As a reminder, most any topic is fair game but here are a few guidelines:

> No product reviews (they now have a home of their own)
> Topics should be related to our little hobby but don't necessarily have to be limited to shaving. In fact, let's broaden it to anything related to grooming!
> Think "How do they do that?", "Wha...
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The Sensitive Subject of Allergens



It is often seen on the label of cosmetic products "If irritation occurs discontinue usage". One may ask, why would a cosmetic company produce a product that would cause the consumer irritation? Causing the consumer irritation is not done intentionally. However because of the numerous chemical components that are found in cosmetic products and the broad spectrum of skin types and sensitivity of the consumers, there is a chance that a percentage of those purchasing the product will have an adverse reaction due to its usage. This adverse reaction can possibly be traced to a group of compounds collectively known as "Allergens".

Allergens are compounds that are capable of producing undesirable reactions through the normal immune system in people that are predisposed to respond to their presence. This predisposition is known as hyp...
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