Beauty

Help! I’m allergic to make-up

**I am writing to you in sheer desperation, hoping you can help me in my search for make-up that does not contain Titanium Dioxide which appears to be either a major or minor ingredient in every foundation, eye-shadow, eye pencil, concealer and powder on the market, not to mention sun screens!

Unfortunately for me, I suddenly developed an allergy to Titanium Dioxide about 18 months ago after using a foundation that contained a very high concentration of it and now cannot use even those products I was previously able to use. I develop severe allergic conjunctivitis within 24 hours of using any products with Titanium Dioxide in them. It’s very painful and gets worse with each exposure so I can no longer afford the luxury of “try it and see what happens”.

Cheryl, Baulkham Hills.**

Here are a few products that you might like to try that do not contain titanium dioxide.

From the Innoxa range:

1. Powder perfection loose powder

2. Powder perfection mirror compact

3. Stick foundation (limited stock)

4. Dual perfection foundation (applied with a sponge)

From the Natio Range:

1. Pressed powder

2. Blusher

3. Translucent powder

The AWW Beauty Team

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