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Are
Handcrafted
Soaps Allergy-Free? |
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of our products on ourselves, family members, and friends who are
happy to volunteer. Although our products are made with all
natural ingredients, many people are allergic to natural ingredients such
as certain plants, nuts, and oils. An ingredient that is very mild and
soothing for one person can be an allergen for another! There is no soap or cosmetic product in this world that is
truly "allergy-free." |
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Each product description on our website includes a complete list of
ingredients.
Please read
through all ingredients listed. People who have food allergies
are not always allergic to the same items in skin care products.
In case you are in doubt do an "allergy
patch test." |
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Allergy Patch Test
Apply a small amount of item
you are testing*
on the upper
part of your inner arm
(at the crook of the elbow) and cover it with a bandage.
Choose a time of day where you can leave the patch test in place for
least 24 hours without getting it wet.
If you are
sensitive to any of the ingredients, a reaction such as
reddening, burning, itching, or other irritation,
should occur within twenty-four hours of application.
If you don't see or feel any reaction, the
preparation is probably safe to use. (See note under
Allergic contact dermatitis.)
*If
you are testing herbs, mix a small amount of herbs with water to
make a paste. Apply the herbal paste for the patch test.
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What is
patch testing?
Patch testing is a
way of identifying a substance that causes contact dermatitis
(inflammation of the skin). There are two types of contact
dermatitis: irritant contact dermatitis and allergic
contact dermatitis .
Irritant contact dermatitis:
An
irritant reaction does not involve the immune system. It is
most pronounced immediately after the patch is removed and fades
over the next day. Although a substance that causes an irritant
reaction may exacerbate skin conditions such as eczema, the reaction
will not get worse with repeated exposure to the irritant.
Allergic contact dermatitis:
An
allergic reaction is due to substance called an allergen and occurs
only in those who are allergic to that particular substance. These
reactions involve the immune system. Since an allergic
reaction may take a few days to develop, if you are an allergic
type person it is important to keep an eye on the patch area for a
few days after the patch is removed before using the product. A
substance that causes an allergic reaction should be avoided
completely. The more times the skin is exposed to the substance, the
worse the allergic reaction can become. |
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Some of
our soaps
have no scent added—you’ll love the earthy smell of natural soap. Many
have distinct natural aromas due to honey, grains, flowers, spices, or herbs. Scented soaps have all natural plant essential oils added, not synthetic
fragrances. Again "all-natural" does
not mean "allergy-free." Natural plant essential oils may
still cause skin irritation or reactions in certain individuals.
If you notice any adverse affects, please discontinue use.
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People with severe allergies--please note:
If you have severe anaphylactic type reactions to ANY of the
ingredients in ANY of our products, please do not buy our products.
We have a dedicated soap room that is kept meticulously clean and
all soaps/shampoos are cured in separate containers. But we
cannot guarantee that one soap did not touch another. |
RETURN POLICY
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Due to the nature of our all natural products,
we cannot assure the purity of merchandise once it has been
shipped. Since this merchandise
cannot be restocked or resold, we do not accept returns.
Your satisfaction is our goal and we truly believe that you will love our
products. That is why we offer our soap and shampoo bars in sample
sizes so that you can experiment.
Chagrin Valley Soap & Craft
is not responsible for any individual reaction to any
particular ingredient. Each product description on our
website includes a complete list of ingredients. People with sensitivities to any listed ingredient
should not use the product.
In case you are in doubt
always try an allergy patch test
and if at any time
irritation occurs, discontinue use of the product. |
For a complete description of
each of the ingredients that are used in Chagrin Valley Handcrafted Soap
please
check out the "ingredients" page on this website.
Click link to read
disclaimer concerning health information.
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