Looking for AllergyCertified Products? These Are Our Favorites

As a parent, there's nothing you want more than a sense of security and safety when it comes to your child. Yet much of your little one's daily environment poses a risk to their health. Many everyday products are full of allergens that can cause chronic contact allergies. The Danish certification AllergyCertified is taking up this fight. Grace is Green is happy to join forces: sustainable and hypoallergenic products for everyone!

Skin Allergies: No Longer a Rare Problem

27% of Europeans have a chronic contact allergy. That's more than 10% higher than 10 years ago. A contact allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to certain substances, also known as allergens. It's also a form of skin allergy that you develop at an early age. Children are constantly exposed to allergens and other harmful substances through everyday products.

Many people aren't aware of this. That's not surprising at all, since allergens are found in all kinds of daily products like skincare, cleaning products, and even diapers.

To tackle this major problem, the well-known Danish certification AllergyCertified has launched a campaign together with sustainable supplier IBD (Ik Ben Duurzaam) called Skin Heroes. As part of this initiative, daycare centers are provided with a fully hypoallergenic range. Read more about this project in this blog.

Why Allergy-Friendly Is Becoming Increasingly Important

Skin allergies are therefore no longer a rarity. 27% is too much, and that number continues to rise. It's becoming clear that what was once seen as a problem for people with 'sensitive skin' is gradually becoming relevant to everyone. And perhaps even more concerning: you often develop such an allergy at a young age.

The skin of babies and young children is more flexible, but also thinner and more vulnerable than that of adults. At the same time, they're the ones who come into contact with allergens most frequently, for example through toys, diapers, or cleaned surfaces.

Allergy-friendliness is therefore not just about preventing a red spot or minor irritation, but really about reducing the risks of a long-term skin allergy. Prevention is essential - especially for young children.

What Is AllergyCertified?

AllergyCertified is an independent, international certification from Denmark that evaluates products for their risk of skin allergies. The certification was founded by toxicologists who were also deeply aware of the problem of contact allergies.

The toxicologists evaluate purity, exposure, and concentration. All to keep the allergy risk as low as possible. Different standards are used: ingredients like fragrance are completely excluded, while others are only permitted in small quantities.

Want to know more? Read on at the AllergyCertified website.

Our Favorite Hypoallergenic Products

Anyone who consciously chooses hypoallergenic products also expects them to be sustainable and high-quality. We completely agree. It even makes perfect sense: a product with a natural composition naturally contains fewer allergens and is therefore safer for your little one. To help you out, we've selected 3 products for your child to use right away:

AllergyCertified Baby Care Starter Pack

Want to get off to a good start and adapt your entire baby routine after reading this story? We totally understand! Derma Baby products have been thoroughly tested and trusted by many Danish families for years. This trendy brand is also gaining momentum in the Netherlands.

→ Order your AllergyCertified Derma Baby Starter Pack here

AllergyCertified Moomin Baby Diapers Value Pack

In Scandinavia, they've really got it figured out ;). Our Finnish Moomin Baby Diapers are also incredibly popular. Moomin diapers were developed by a father who couldn't find a suitable product for his child's sensitive skin.

→ Choose wisely, go for this AllergyCertified Moomin Baby value pack

Allergy-Friendly Ecogenic Baby Detergent

Unscented, plant-based, and completely biodegradable. Combine that with an AllergyCertified certification and you're on our radar! You use this Ecogenic detergent especially for baby clothes that come into direct contact with your child's sensitive skin.

→ Shop your new washing routine from Ecogenic here

Curious about our full range? Check out the complete AllergyCertified catalog here!

Your Hypoallergenic Routine

You can also benefit from allergy-friendly products. Especially if you have sensitive skin, are prone to eczema, or simply want to choose safe care as a preventive measure, we recommend taking a look at our AllergyCertified range. We all use shampoo, shower gel, and deodorant. Precisely because we do this daily, the risk is significant.

The good news? You don't have to replace everything at once. Simply start with the products you use daily and that sit close to your skin. This way you'll also create peace of mind.

AllergyCertified Derma Care

Derma Eco care has been developed for the whole family, with consideration for sensitive skin. Think fragrance-free shampoo, body wash, or deodorant. The products are mild but effective in daily use.

→ Shop your new allergy-friendly look here

Allergy-Proof Menstrual Products

Many people forget about menstrual products when it comes to allergies; but these products make a big difference! That's why Ginger Organic is also AllergyCertified. Hypoallergenic panty liners, tampons, or sanitary pads - you'll find them all.

→ Safe and hypoallergenic: the convenient tampons from Ginger Organic

AllergyCertified Sunscreen

Apply every 1, 2, or 3 hours? That depends on your SPF factor. But what's certain is that sunscreen is constantly in contact with your skin during the summer months. And often on your face too! The convenient Derma Sun line offers you a safe alternative to regular chemical sunscreen.

→ Head safely into summer with this SPF50 Derma Sun lotion!

How Do You Recognize AllergyCertified Yourself?

You can recognize AllergyCertified products by the visual certification mark, or look them up in the ingredient and brand index. Fortunately, you don't need to be an expert for this. On the contrary: it's actually extremely simple!

AllergyCertified is ambitious and can already be found on many products. If this isn't the case and you still want to be sure? Then use the handy ingredient index. There you'll see the pros and cons of each product, and whether AllergyCertified would approve it.

Myth vs. Fact - AllergyCertified Edition

Not true: "Natural automatically means hypoallergenic or allergy-friendly"

True: Many natural ingredients, such as certain oils, can actually cause an allergic reaction.

Not true: "All certified products are 100% allergy-free"

True: AllergyCertified doesn't offer a 100% guarantee of freedom from allergies. However, products with the certification are extensively tested for skin-friendliness. If something does go wrong, AllergyCertified addresses it immediately.

Sources: AllergyCertified, Allergie Centra Nederland, "Prevalence of contact allergy in the general population of different European regions," National Library of Medicine.