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I'm allergic to cetyl alcohol, cetearyl and stearyl alcohol, lanolin i can not using all make up, which i like, please tell me why and how to cure.thank?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Read labels: Avoidance by reading the ingredients in the label. You may also consider seeing a dermatologist who can test you to potential allergens including the cosmetics you intend to use. There is no better treatment than avoidance.

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Answered 4/4/2019

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