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Linalool allergy - advice needed

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Parsley3 Wed 26-Oct-22 18:38:14

My granddaughter has just been diagnosed with an allergy to linalool which is used as a scent in soaps, detergents, shampoos, lotions and perfumes. It brings her skin out in a very nasty rash. I was wondering if anyone has experience of this allergy and could give me some advice as to what linalool free products are available for her to use.

Baggs Wed 26-Oct-22 18:44:35

Even baby oil (famous brand) brings me out in a rash. I've found that avoiding anything that contains perfume of any kind means that I avoid unpleasant skin reactions. I use very few products: unperfumed soap, shampoo, conditioner, and moisturiser. Vaseline or unperfumed lipsil. Soda crystals in the washing machine and vinegar for the occasional thing that needs fabric conditioner.

No make-up.

That's it, pretty much. And my skin problems have gone.

HowVeryDareYou Wed 26-Oct-22 18:46:33

SIMPLE products, perhaps? Or Child's Farm toiletries. Surcare for laundry.

Baggs Wed 26-Oct-22 18:47:28

'Simple' products are good and I use Simple or Nivea unperfumed deodorant.

Good luck!

growstuff Wed 26-Oct-22 18:52:59

Here's a website with some products (including those which are limonene-free), which might be worth exploring:

www.allergy-insight.com/free-from-living/fragrance-free/

Parsley3 Wed 26-Oct-22 21:24:45

Thank you, I will have a look.

Nannarose Wed 26-Oct-22 21:51:51

I don't have an allergy, but I am sensitive to products with linalool in them.
I use Marseille olive oil soap (do check carefully, true Marseille soap doesn't have linalool, but some manufacturers put it in)
I use the liquid soap as shampoo.
If all else fails, wash with oatmeal (my grandmother's tip).
You can use grape seed oil as a moisturiser.