My Favorite Affordable Hypo-allergenic Skin Care Products

Hi,

All of you know that I insisted on using hyopallergenic components when I began Oh, So Fitting due to my own sensitive skin. Well, my troubles don't end with nickel and they became really bad in my late 20s. I was working in Phoenix, AZ at the time and I can honestly say that I seemed genetically engineered to react to everything in the state! It's the only time in my life when I had an allergist and dermatologist within 5 minutes of my house, and I visited them like I was Catholic and they were the Pope. It was nearly always mass at their office.

• Body Lotion: Vanicreme is a great option for those with very sensitive skin. It comes in a light and heavy version. However, I'm currently loving target's unscented body lotion. It's their generic Up & Up brand so the price is great. I add a little coconut or olive oil to it and it's perfect.
  
  
• Hand Lotion: this one's tricky unless you want to constantly have to refill a travel size bottle all the time. I've done that before with Vanicreme because it doesn't come in a travel version, but target's unscented body lotion does. I stock up on those so I always have one handy in my purse.
  
  
• Chapsticks: Be careful here. They (the Illuminati, the Russians, big business, I don't know who?) love putting lanolin in chapstick, so read the ingredients carefully. I personally just buy small tubes petroleum jelly. It also comes in a purse size version. You can find them in the baby section or chapstick aisle. It's hypoallergenic and only contains one ingredient. 
  
  
• Hand soap: This took some searching for, because you use so much of it everyday (or maybe I'm a germaphobe) and it's very tempting to get one that smells nice. I've found generic baby wash to be a great option. It's cheap, you can find it anywhere and it's geared towards those with sensitive skin: babies. You can also even find some with gentle scents.
  
  
• Face Lotion & Sunscreen: I'd stick to Neutrogena or Target's knock off brand. They are hypoallergenic and come in a million formulas. Whether you have oily or dry skin, or need a low or high SPF - Neutrogena will have a formula for you!
  
  
• Face Soap: I just use generic, baby wash. The same one that I use for my hands.
  
  
• Body Soap: Either generic baby wash or Target's unscented bar soap. Dove's is great too, but I think you are paying for the branding.
  
  
• Deodorant: Almay's clear gel sensitive skin is my favorite, because it doesn't leave a reside. If you prefer a solid, try Dove for sensitive skin, and Vanicream. 

Whew! That was a lot! Now, I'd like you to share. What are your favorite hypoallergenic skincare products?

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