Cosmetic labels can be a minefield. Between ingredients with unpronounceable names and mysterious symbols, it’s not always easy to understand what we’re putting on our skin.
In the world of cosmetics, there’s more and more talk about allergens, but do we know how to recognize them?
These substances have been present for years in many products we use every day. And often we don’t even know it.
What are Cosmetic Allergens?
Allergens are substances that, in some people, can trigger an immunological hypersensitivity reaction. In the cosmetic context, they are often associated with fragrances and essential oils, both natural and synthetic.
Many of these compounds are powerful skin sensitizers: they can trigger allergic dermatitis, even in non-predisposed individuals. Some well-known examples include limonene, linalool, geraniol and citral.
Until recently, only 26 allergens had to be declared on labels. But things are changing: from 2026, Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 will come into force, extending the list to 82 allergens that must be reported.
An important and necessary change.
And this is where Nooda Comes In
Today it’s easy to read “allergen-free” on packaging. But often that statement simply means: “We’ve removed the most common ones.”
It’s a bit like saying a cookie is “sugar-free”… but then discovering there’s glucose syrup in it.
We decided to take it one step further.
We don’t just “exclude some”: we’ve eliminated them all. All 82!
In none of our products will you find traces of these potentially harmful substances. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. It’s a choice that reflects Nooda’s nature, for respect of our skin, the environment and transparency.
Clean Formulation Isn’t a Trend, It’s our Mission
This choice comes from a precise philosophy: doing things right, even when it’s harder.
Yes, formulating without allergens is more complicated. Some are widely used ingredients, even in natural and certified organic fragrances (like essential oils).
Excluding them means:
- Selecting ultra-pure raw materials
- Using gentle but dermatologically compatible fragrances
- Formulating without shortcuts or compromises on performance
Ours is honest and naked cosmetics. We want every person who comes into contact with us to know they can trust us.
And don’t think that eliminating 82 allergens means giving up everything that makes a product pleasant.
On the contrary: it means choosing more carefully. Formulating with attention. Giving value to simplicity, gentleness, essentiality and above all health.
Beauty, for Us, is This
We believe in simple, transparent, respectful beauty.
It’s something that starts from within: from respect, conscious choice, the absence of compromises.
It’s knowing that daily gesture; washing your hair, moisturizing your skin, taking care of yourself; is done with a truly clean product.
If you also choose carefully what to use on your skin, know that we’re with you.
Always.
