Cookware Materials can Cause Skin Allergy

Skin Allergy is mainly caused by the overreaction of the body to foreign substances, and diet one of the main reasons. Apart from the food itself, the quality of cookware is also a major cause as food is constantly in contact with the materials during cooking process. If the quality of the cookware is poor, harmful substances will be released during heating, which will contaminate the food and cause us to ingest these substances. This can then trigger skin allergy, and even increase the risk of cancer or other chronic diseases in the long run.

 Eczema Triggering Metal Materials

Ordinary stainless steel or ceramic cookware can easy release the metal substance “nickel” when contacted with acidic ingredients. They may also release “chromium” and “cobalt” when heated to a high temperature. These particles will accumulate in the body for a long time and bind with the proteins in the skin. When it reaches a certain level, allergic reaction appears. This is something that can be easily overlooked.

In fact, nickel is one of the most common allergens. Once the allergic reaction has started, it happens again every time when you encounter it for the rest of your life. The most common allergic reactions include:

1.     Eczema, dermatitis, hives and swelling

2.     Headache, weakness, chronic fatigue

3.     Abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

4.     Allergic rhinitis and asthma

5.     Shortness of breath after meals

6.     Acne

7.     Vulvovaginitis or cystitis

8.     Iron deficiency anemia