Allergice to scents in soap?

You would think that the opposite is true, but the fact that it's so pure is what makes it so harsh. I have always been allergic to Ivory soap. And there are a lot of scents that drive me mad. Especially when it comes to cleaning products and other peoples' cologne. It always seems like everyone uses this "cheaper by the gallon" perfume and dip themselves in it.

I use all non toxic stuff myself.

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Cyne

I have not had that problem but I know it can happen. She might have to ask a pharmacist or actually go to a dermatologist to get advice on what she should use. There are so many subtle scents and things in almost every product these days that I think more and more people are finding allergies to things. I hope she can find something available to help her.

I have a lot of problems with allergies as well and sometimes it can be really hard to find products I can use. I also develop allergies to some products even after I've used them for a while. Right now I'm using Dove bodywash and handwash which is working great for me. I've been trying to find a shampoo/conditioner that I can work with too.

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I don't get a rash from Ivory soap but I itch worse than if I had flees crawling all over me. I can use most other soaps though. I was told to use Dove, it's expensive but I like it.

my hubby broke out when he used that ivory body wash a few times. I HATE the way ivory makes your body feel all.. squeeky and tight. eww. we tend to use the dove sensitive bodywash. seems to work well and no breakouts yet.

This time though i bought the olay ribbons, and its got a scent. i dont find it bothers my skin thankfully.

IT breaks both me and my mom out in hives. It didn't used to but now it does.

Long time no see! I have had that reaction with Ivory soap too. My mom has also had that same reaction. We don't have that reaction with any other kind of soap we've ever tried. But Ivory Soap and Crest Toothpaste don't sit well with my mom or me. For some reason those two prodcuts have something in them that make us allergic.

I have a hard time with scents and fragrances in perfumes, soaps, shampoos, air fresheners. Ivory does the same thing to me. I try to stick with things i know dont cause a reaction...and stay away from trying new brands. (Sad i dont branch out but i hate to waste money on something i cant use). I used ivory once at my grandmas and i was soososososo itchy and my grandma said the same thing "but its a pure soap who would have thought it would do that"

I hate it when people dont respect that places are "Scent free" and they come in smelling like they marinated in their cologne. My work place is and we have signs at the door as well requesting customers not come in if they are wearing scents. Most people ignore the signs then get offended when myself or my boss have to step away to use an inhaler or have the girl that isnt allergic to them help them.

Years ago... when ivory soap was too expensive and not yet that commercially available in the Philippines... i remember my brother being allergic to ordinary soap... so my mother used the brand called "Perla"... which i think is a cheap like brand of Ivory... and it worked well on my bother...

well, not to Ivory, tho my dad, before his death, got so allergic to soaps that Ivory was the only one he COULD use. have you tried getting glycerin soap at a craft store, before any scents or colors are added for her?

I developed a reaction to Head and Shoulder's shampoo and had to stop using it - also once got a perm that made my scalp break out in sores, the next perm I mentioned it and she made sure to get the stuff out of my hair better...