When testing for lipstick allergy, it is necessary to understand your own situation before the test, prepare the test items, master the correct method during the test, control the time and observe the reaction, and clean and record after the test. The following are specific instructions:
Before the test
Know your allergy history: Before taking a lipstick allergy test, know whether you have a history of allergies to cosmetics, spices, pigments and other substances, and whether you are sensitive skin. If there is a history of related allergies, allergy testing is even more important, and you should be extra cautious when testing.
Ensure that the skin condition is normal: make sure that the skin at the test site is free from breakage, inflammation, acne and other problems, because testing on the site with skin problems may affect the accuracy of the test results and may aggravate the existing skin problems.
Prepare the test items: Prepare the lipstick to be tested and any cotton swabs, saline solution, tissue and other items that may be used. Cotton swabs are used to apply lipstick, saline can be used to clean the test site in the event of an allergic reaction, and tissue is used for wiping.
In testing
Choose the right part: Generally choose the skin behind the ear or inside the wrist for testing, the skin of these parts is more sensitive, and relatively hidden, even if there is a slight reaction is not easy to affect daily life. If the skin behind the ear or inside the wrist has been injured or abnormal recently, you can choose other parts with more delicate skin such as the inside of the arm.
Apply lipstick correctly: Dip a cotton swab into an appropriate amount of lipstick, and gently apply an area of about 1 cm in diameter to the selected test site, apply evenly, and try to simulate the thickness of daily lipstick.
Control test time: Usually need to observe 24-48 hours. During this time, avoid contact with water, cosmetics, and other substances that may interfere with the test results, and do not scratch or rub the test site with your hands.
Closely observe the reaction: During the observation, check the skin condition of the test site regularly, and pay attention to whether there are allergic reactions such as redness, swelling, itching, tingling, and rash. If severe symptoms such as redness, swelling, blisters, and pain occur during the observation, the test site should be cleaned immediately with normal saline and seek medical attention in time.
After the test
Clean the skin: After the test time, regardless of whether you have an allergic reaction, wash the lipstick at the test site with a mild cleanser or saline solution to avoid further irritation of the lipstick residue on the skin.
Record the test results: record the skin reactions observed during the test in detail, including whether there are allergic symptoms, the time and severity of symptoms, so as to be used as a reference in the subsequent selection of lipstick.
Post time: Mar-10-2025