hypoallergenic

adjective hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic \ ˌhī-pō-ˌa-lər-ˈje-nik \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Definition of hypoallergenic

: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response

hypoallergenic cosmetics

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Fresh, supportive, hypoallergenic and clean pillows are not expensive.

— jennifer adams, Philly.com, "Ask Jennifer Adams: When should you replace your pillows?," 25 May 2018
Okay, so the Cornish Rex may not be hypoallergenic.

— kristen a. schmitt, Smithsonian, "There’s No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Cat," 17 Apr. 2018
The second line of defense to hypoallergenic mattresses, pillows and comforters is the bedding sets themselves.

— banu ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Five products you'll swear by this allergy season," 13 Apr. 2018
While touring the campus of Northern Ireland’s next-generation science park on Friday with fiancé Prince Harry, the couple met a husband and wife team who make innovative and hypoallergenic baby products.

— simon perry, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Just Dropped Her Own Major Royal Baby Hint!," 23 Mar. 2018
Almay, the hypoallergenic drugstore brand lauded for its sensitive skin-loving formulas, just dropped two new otherworldly jelly highlighters, as first reported by PopSugar.

— macaela mackenzie, Allure, "Almay Make Them Jelly Hi-Lite Is the Dewiest Drugstore Highlighter," 6 Feb. 2018
Portuguese water dogs are known for their intelligent and independent natures (and hypoallergenic, non-shedding coat, which is perfect for families with allergies).

— caroline rogers, Southern Living, "American Presidents and Their Dogs," 24 Oct. 2016
Among the 15 products claiming to be hypoallergenic, 83 percent had at least one ingredient on the allergen list, and 24 products contained five or more such ingredients.

— jane e. brody, idahostatesman, "Choosing the best moisturizer for your skin | Idaho Statesman," 29 Oct. 2017
Their various powders — which offer sweat and water resistance ranging from 40 to 80 minutes — are made specifically with the intent to keep pores clear with the use of all-natural and hypoallergenic ingredients (starting at $24; anthropologie.com).

— CNN Underscored, "Finally, athlete-approved makeup that's meant to be sweatproof," 31 Oct. 2017

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adjective hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic \ -ˌal-ər-ˈjen-ik \

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