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Dr Livia Soriano

UK trained consultant dermatologist

16/01/2026

Foundation making your skin sting, itch or flare? Fragrance and propolis are common triggers for contact dermatitis, lip eczema and makeup allergy. I checked UK ingredient lists (Jan 2026) of these fabulous foundations and these are fragrance-free and propolis-free. Featuring . Save this & comment your allergy.

15/01/2026

Foundation making your skin sting, itch or flare? Fragrance and propolis are common triggers for contact dermatitis, lip eczema and makeup allergy. I checked UK ingredient lists (Jan 2026) and found foundations that are truly fragrance-free and propolis-free. Featuring . Save this, comment your allergy, and I’ll make a list just for you!

14/01/2026

Did you know most cosmetic acrylate copolymers are not common skin allergens? Our audit published in the Contact Dermatitis journal analysed over 1,300 patch test patients and found true allergy to glyceryl acrylate acrylic acid copolymer, sodium polyacrylate and Carbopol was extremely rare, with most reactions being irritant, even with acrylate allergy. Access the journal for the full paper.

10/01/2026

🦷 New publication alert. My paper is out in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology . We looked at 291 UK toothpastes and found most had fragrance, limonene, menthol and some had stannous fluoride, which can cause lip and mouth allergies. If your lips sting, burn or get eczema after brushing, your toothpaste might be the reason. Access the journal for the full paper.

22/12/2025

Comment NICKEL FREE for my alternatives list, and ask your questions below. Shaving rashes are often blamed on “sensitive skin”, but metal allergy is a frequent cause I see in clinic. Many razor blades contain nickel, including stainless steel. For people with nickel allergy, repeated contact can trigger itching, redness and eczema exactly where shaving happens. Switching blades or hair-removal methods can make a real difference.

20/12/2025

Think a product is safe because it’s “natural”?

Linalool is common cause of airborne allergy.

Linalool is found in most scented skincare, shampoos, perfumes and essential oils like lavender and citrus.

When it oxidises, it becomes more allergenic, often causing eyelid eczema, neck rashes and hand dermatitis.

If switching products hasn’t helped, patch testing is the only way to identify your eczema trigger.

17/12/2025

Skincare I’m throwing in the bin 🗑️✨ because these are my empties! Products I actually finished, have repurchased, and recommend (and I am very picky about my skincare). From pigment care and rosacea-friendly moisturisers to barrier-repair body creams. Each slide includes a simple “contains” list for some contact allergens - lists as of December 2025. Save this for your next Boots run. 🛍️

07/12/2025

I got back from the Consultants Course with the latest evidence-based dermatology updates. New acrylate allergy sources, smarter Efudix routines, vitiligo breakthroughs, autoimmune disease clues, acne tips for teens and more. If you love real dermatology over skincare myths, this one’s for you. 💛

06/12/2025

November recap ✨ Mallorca family time, Round 2 patch testing, fireworks, CPD, and reconnecting with friends at the LEO eczema meeting + consultants course. Taught biologics at our regional psoriasis meeting and delivered cutaneous allergy lectures for the Southampton MSc, all alongside clinic life. And yes, even as a cutaneous allergy specialist, I love treating psoriasis too 💛

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