Good luck to you…I bet you are on the right track. Do you have a skin rash that was caused by a common ingredient in your skin care products? Thank you!!! Also wondering if the Stingless Bees have this Propolis? But my question is why only the lips or face area does the reaction happen? Here is why these reactions occur: I am desperate for an answer to my allergy and to be able to use some sort of lipstick again. Pure beeswax has not generally been shown to cause allergic reactions in people. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. Just a quick FYI, it will BURN, A LOT! But then again, I am the one who formulated it I finally had a patch test done and found I was allergic to propolis however I was having a hard time finding it in any products I use. Jan 24, 2013 - 100% Beeswax candle actually cleans the air and helps reduce the pollutant and allergen load. I was thinking cold sores but I had no blisters, just an annoying, peeling rash. is that is the cause of the allergic reactions, but I would avoid all of these substances if you have any allergy to a single one of them. It Heals Very Fast! Thank you for this post. Good thing, considering your line of work! Good luck and if you figure it out, please do share your findings here. I’m really looking forward to trying the Beeswax Free Chap Stick from Zi Zai. It hurts, is very uncomfortable and hurts to touch. Beeswax is a major cross-reactant with Balsam of Peru (see my earlier post way at the top, maybe use CTRL+F and type in Balsam of Peru to find it)… Anyhow, if you cut out the beeswax and you don’t see an improvement, DON’T add the beeswax back in yet. I didn’t get better until I started using vegan floss. I’m 99% positive that the Burt’s Bees lip balm is the source of my initial allergic reaction, and this totally makes sense given that the latest culprit shares this ingredient (I’ve been using a lip gloss that doesn’t contain beeswax and have been reaction-free for a couple of years – until I used the new lip balm). Most people had only suffered with symptoms for a week or a month and it would go away and come back. Learn more in our other post about recurring lip rashes:https://zizaidermatology.com/blog/common-causes-of-recurrent-lip-rash-cheilitis/. I ripped the Wax off two Mago ! if we cannot use beeswax? I always believed I was allergic to smoke as well. I’m trying Moo Goo lipbalm right now (contains beeswax but no menthol or lanolin) in the hope that I won’t get rash (If so I might not be allergic to beeswax). Was not getting relief fast enough from ketoconazole 2% cream intended for mouth. It has been 3 days and all symptoms have disappeared! And you can get a rash around the mouth/lips or eyes even when the propolis is applied elsewhere on the body. I didn’t understand about Jojoba Oil although I saw it mentioned somewhere (I think I was purposefully ignoring…didn’t want one more thing to eliminate. I was worried that the dermatologist would want to do a biopsy. Thank you for your post, which seems to be a gift that keeps on giving by way of helping others with valuable information. 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It’s a bit white, but I use it at night and don’t care. The idea that Shea butter was the root of my problem, proved wrong. So for now I would suggest dab a few water droplets on your lips then cover with a THIN layer of Vaseline. Thanks! Could this be from the sunblock or the conch or even kissing my BF who also needed a shave. He was saying lip lickers, or some rare disorder called granulomatous cheilitis, or actinic cheilitis. I have found a great lip product called cold and allergy lip soother made by blistex in an orange container. How to treat Beeswax Allergy by. I used eight hour cream for the rash and it went away after two days. Did you happen to check out my post about poison ivy? Hello, This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. It’s annoying and it’ll take weeks before the issue resolves. I have no reaction to Badger lip balm which DOES have beeswax (filtered as well). I searched for “pharmaceutical grade beeswax” and received results most consisting of “pharmaceutical grade beeswax” for work with paint, etc (target audience being artists). I am hoping that candelilla wax will be a much less irritating choice of ingredient. If you have any questions, feel free to email me directly. Yes, for mascara I think synthetic waxes do not cause a problem for most people, at least I have not heard any reports directly. Fingers crossed! I got worse and worse, and I may indeed have a staph infection now – will know tomorrow. It is a natural remedy to allergy, sinus, and asthma relief. She said that I was clearly dealing with stomach heat and she gave me herbs to help it clear. I think for so long, I was sure that is what it was that it took me longer to accept it might be an allergy or reaction to something. I stopped using products with beeswax and its healing nicely. It is therefore important to re-assess should the contact allergy symptoms not settle completely despite avoidance of the original source of propolis. Vanicream bar soap worked for a while but it has some ingredients I react to. Beeswax. Very interesting as I’m recovering from a severe allergic reaction to a lip gloss I purchased. Beeswax candles naturally produce negative ions. Thanks again for posting this article, including the information about histamines. And yes, contact dermatitis can burn and tingle like fever blisters or HSV. Can you recommend any beeswax and carnauba wax free mascaras? Even with that it took about a week to completely heal. You may choose to try our RawRedemption Herbal Lip Oil to help your lips get back to a healthy state where you maybe won’t need to use lip balm so much in the future at all. After some Internet research I realized it might be contact dermatitis from beeswax. I tried a million things to cure it, unsuccessfully (mind you, still using my favorite lip balm). I immidiately got up and googled and came accross this blog. Candililla wax is what we use in Zi Zai’s Beeswax-Free Lip Herbal Lip Balm. I SO did not want propolis to be the problem. I now have lips (and the area around them) that are red, itchy, tingling and burning. Have your fingers been swollen with thickened nails for the last 5 years? Now we do this routine every night.” Beeswax Candles and Allergies. Have you noticed it anywhere else? Until tonight. Two days ago, I used a chapstick with beeswax in it. My lips looked like yours. Thank YOU! (Turns out some foods/drinks did make it worse even though they were not the original cause of the rash. Duh! Natural Factors - Bioactive Quercetin Em... $20.99. Then it gets scaly, yellow crusting. I thought that my experience probably was from the artificial “fragrance” that is in the regular/scented version of this baby wash but I’m not sure. I like Tom’s of Maine (the ones without the propolis, obviously). Part 2: I started developing the “Fruit-juice rash” around my lips after slathering on more and more lip gloss to alleviate Part 1. I ran across it trying to find a cause for the redness around my lips that feels like it’s peeling and cracking and unusually dry facial skin. I went months with all kinds of rashes on my face, especially around my mouth. I tried using regular lipbalm from nivea, the one in the white tube and it helps my skin heals. Beeswax candles are non-toxic and produce negative ions when burning which help to neutralize pollutants in the air. I was recently treated for an eyelid infection that lasted for months, and caused a lot of discomfort. To try to get it off, I washed my hands several more times with a neutral handwash (that I have used for years and does not give me any trouble), and applied lotion several times, but that didn’t stop the burning. The only product I can currently use on my lips without fear of breakouts is pure A&D ointment. beeswax-free) lip balm with SPF: http://shop.trustthebum.com/spf-30-coconut-lip-balm/. Tea Tree Oil is actually pretty intense and could absolutely be triggering your reaction. I quit using lip balm and the rash is now gone. About one in five people reports reacting to candles with symptoms that include sneezing, a runny or stuffed-up nose, itchy eyes, sinus problems, head pain, hives or other skin rashes, coughing or wheezing. I came to the conclusion that after applying the Shea butter when the irritation on my mouth was at its peak, gave me the impression it was the cause. In the case of oral exposure, inflammation of the mouth, lips and tongue 4. I cut up my apples rather than bite into them and am fine (my allergist suggested that). I of coarse now will be removing beeswax and using a carnauba wax instead in my facial creams and lip balms. I am already allergic to gluten and lactose. I’d advise cutting out all beeswax, topical or ingested, and do some googling for the BOP allergy, which is a major trigger for perioral dermatitis. Glad you figured out what your allergy was and thanks again for sharing. I just checked my lip gloss, and sure enough, it contains beeswax. Oddly, when I stopped and restricted my use of Heparin as a blood-thinner, I experienced memory issues which was directly related to mercury in my brain. This worked for about two weeks then the same thing all over again. Last week, one of my sisters gave me a tube of lip balm that she said she loves. Mystery solved, and thank you for sharing this so that the rest of us trying to figure it out can finally have resolution (and an explanation)! and my lips look as normal as they did 4 months ago!! Was this information helpful to you? Why all of a sudden does this happen? Allergy symptoms of beeswax can be minor and limited at the site of contact with beeswax or in serious conditions, it can be systemic leading to breathlessness and tightness in chest etc. Loving every bit of it and researching things and trying new recipes for myself.. anyways I made this lip balm one day right before the 4th of July and I just happen to be out of sweet orange essential oil to make the same lip balm again for the second time around..so I substituted tangerine essential oil, Ya! Regarding the honey, once your lips completely heal, try honey again to see if you react. It also looks to me like there’s no connection between propolis and jojoba – it’s just that you happen to be allergic to both? I used a cap of ACV and a cap of water, then dabbed around my mouth. This is EXACTLY what my lips look like! Eliminating nearly all the products I was using and offending foods has made a big difference. So, I made some “unpetroleum jelly” with beeswax and olive oil – no chemicals, so no problem, right? Thank you for sharing your experience here. I found this post when, after suffering with all the inflamed lip symptoms for months, I woke up one day to find my tongue swollen a bit. I am so hoping i found out the reason! Although technically it is possible for young children to be allergic to propolis, no one is born allergic to it and it takes repeated exposure to develop the allergy. I occasionally have my eyebrows waxed and usually develop severe redness, that I attributed to the ripping of the hair from my eyebrows. I’m ridiculously allergic to bees, so it would naturally follow that there could be a contact allergy to any bee product. I’m pretty sure that I have a 2-part problem. I felt like I looked like a kid who licked his lips in the winter. http://www.dermatitisfacts.com/allergic-contact-dermatitis/allergic-contact-dermatitis-balsam-of-peru.php I meant “licked” my lips, not “liked” my lips! I am going to suggest you do some more research on your own regarding your condition, since I cannot legally offer medical advice here. Otherwise, I apply the BeeswaxFree Lip Balm before I go to bed and that is often all I need! I use Jason flouride free natural toothpaste. I find too that I can not tolerate beeswax. I had a rash on my neck and chest and it was different from what was on my mouth so I guess that was from mango. https://zizaidermatology.com/Beeswax-Free-Lip-Balm.html, i do have some reaction to beeswax to, my lips are tender n dark spot around my lips,so i need to stop using it. Beeswax poisoning: Introduction. I was so frustrated that finally I tried an over-the-counter cortisone cream. I have a dry scaly patch on my upper lip, it is flaky and at times it tingles, burns or feels dead. I realize the poison in mango is in the skin, but I was eating mango that had been precut and still having a bad reaction. This is the third time this month, it`s pretty bad this time too. It worked and smelled so great. I have had a rash like you describe around my mouth for about 5 months which was very uncomfortable and frustrating. If You Care - Enviro Friendly - Unbleach... $7.49. OMG, it IS in Cortizone10 creme with Aloe. Severe swelling, burning, itching, peeling, and blistering lip issues for the last 6 months … patch testing this week shows I’m allergic to propolis. I am a burlesque dancer, and what is a burlesque dancer without red amazingly sparkly lips?! Very beneficial for people who have allergies, and environmental sensitivities. I had a gut feeling that it may be due to beeswax, but, somehow was not able to convince myself on that. However, I don’t react to my other formulation which uses refined beeswax. I was just trying to figure out what I was allergic to in that balm. Do you know of foods that can cause the same affect? That night, after I applied the compound around my mouth and CortiBalm on my lips, I turned to Google (I know you’re not supposed to but I hadn’t been able to find any answers!). I am allergic to pollen, but not bee’s or honey……. $3.99. We make 3 beeswax-free lip balms that you should be able to use if you have a propolis/beeswax allergy. We did no longer have to use the Protopic and other prescriptions on him. Your lips will return to normal after you stop applying whatever substance you are allergic to. . A light bulb went on one day when I mentioned to my co-worker “Can I be allergic to beeswax when I’m highly allergic to bees?” So I researched again…and ALAS! In addition, even the most benign ingredients can lead to an allergy; there is no way for me to make all our skin care products 100% allergen-free for every person. That’s what I’ve been using for my baby girls severe ezcema from when she was on the milk formula. I would love it if you would venture into the mascara business!! My chemical testing also revealed the balsam of Peru allergy and my allergist told me to stop eating mango. Afterwards my lip balm, which I was using to help, only made things worse. But here is a good starting point: Google “Mast Cell Activation Disorder” and check out the resources on this Facebook page (if you are on Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/blackdenfamily. I don’t want to completely eliminate beeswax because of it’s good qualities. A colleague of mine with very sensitive skin uses Jane Iredale mineral makeup (made in the next town over from Fort Collins, CO where we are located). After reading this post, I am praying it is an allergy. it was super red, swollen, and itchy (my cousins&family would call me angelina jolie lol). The rash went away within 3 days. I appreciate your suggestion! I’m trying to look more into what cross reacts with what. Didn’t react until the 4th day but my eyes got really swollen and I was itchy all over. Now, I won’t eat any produce grown in Door County, Wisconsin where I live. Today I am back to vaseline trying to heal my lips- as I want to fully heal and then try your lip balm again. The links you provided should be very helpful. OMG ! He also asked me about mangoes and believe it or not, they have the same ingredient as poison ivy and I had been eating them constantly for the past two months. Wow I didn’t realize mascara had that in there! After three years of rashes exactly like you described I finally came across this post and figured out what was happening. I am suffering with the same situation. I had been using a body lotion for about a week and noticed that my hands were becoming increasingly dry and somewhat achy, a symptom that I don’t usually experience from bath products. Rashes that result from substances taken internally typically manifest bilaterally. I have spent the last 24 hours brushing my teeth with listerine mouthwash and avoiding toothpastes and beeswax balms and there is a definite improvement already. Bummer, Dennis! It does get better though! ), essential oils, deodrants, etc. He first told me it was Impetigo, then Herpes, then he did a culture and it is not bacteria, infection, or virus. I Think You Helped Me Find The Cause Of My Lip Irritation! Honey Allergy. I began researching into the symptoms and the ingredients in lip products, especially ones that commonly produced allergic reactions. But we do our best to offer enough products that there is something good for everyone. As a young woman she loves her eyeliner and mascara, but now needs to source propolis free products. It did take a while to fully heal and I have only had one other reaction since then. Sure do! It could be contact dermatitis from some of the metal jewelry and/or dehydration from the store environment. My lips used to recoil in response to the idea of putting more lip balm on them. My favorite base ingredients are coconut oil, lanolin (close to solid at room temp), and castor oil (leaves a light waxy residue that protects). Also, someone above said they treated it with Carmex. Went to dermatologist who suggested using the RX product (don’t know name but it’s a mousse – very soothing) and nothing else. Still, it can't hurt to get checked out. I am not in a place financially where I can buy more products without beeswax, so I’m curious, will petrolium jelly work? I am stumped =p. Thank you so much for sharing your story! Will you kindly post again to tell us how your skin is doing now that you have identified the offending substances? I’ve suffered from SEVERE allergic reactions to lip products for TEN YEARS! After getting the rash i decided to search the ingredients and found 3 common ingredients, sunflower oil, coconut oil, and beeswax. Have any of you with a make-up/beeswax allergy managed to find make-ups that won’t break your skin out? I can’t seem to find any supporting evidence online as of yet. When the rash around my mouth got bad, I would also get a small rash at the lateral edge of my my lower eyelid, even when I didn’t apply any beeswax product near my eye. Swelling and blisters 3. It was the only thing I could use. I tried many shampoo but none yielded any result. When you eliminated the Balsum of Peru did you follow all the other names for it, like benzyl benzoate, etc.? Some natural toothpastes contain it. I have discontinued using Burt’s Bees and have continued using the Doxycycline Monohydrate and external compound and used the CortiBalm as my lipbalm. Available in original formula or tinted (a lovely light wine color), buy it here: https://zizaidermatology.com/Beeswax-Free-Lip-Balm.html. The Aquaphor in the tube with a lip-friendly applicator is dubbed “Lip Repair” and that in fact has beeswax, but the other traditional tube does not. Glad you may have found your answer here! If I inhaled smoke, my eyes would water, my nose would itch, and occasionally cough. Everything connects and must be considered. Here is a better website to check out: http://www.thelowhistaminechef.com. It contains white beeswax. I am now taking prednisone and allergy medication since my mouth was so swollen and the redness was spreading and getting very dark. That worked for a while but the problem kept coming back so I was recently back to cortisone and various lip balms. My mouth is almost normal now (Saturday) and I was at the doctor’s on Tuesday morning so after months of this problem, I am very happy. ), I’d hate to give up eating raw honey, but may have to consider if this could be allergy causing too, for those sensitive to propolis. I’ve noticed several people mentioning EOS lip balms on this thread, and I dimly remember that about 5 years ago, when I was in the middle of a years-long bout with cheilitis and perioral dermatitis and I was researching everything I could think of, I saw that there was a lawsuit against EOS because of something they had put in the lip balm which a LOT of customers were reacting to (it wasn’t just one of those “everyday” ingredients that a minority of people will always be allergic to, like tea tree oil, eucalyptus, etc.) Commonly used in mascara a revelation lanolin free lip balm claim to be rash causing attention. To many substances for quite sometime, even if you get the shipping calculator to work… absolutely! 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