hypoallergenic

adjective

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

: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response

hypoallergenic cosmetics

hypoallergenic foods

Examples of hypoallergenic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fragrance brand was originally founded by Cat Chen as a cruelty-free, hypoallergenic scent solution. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025

Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic sunscreens may be better for sensitive skin. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025

What’s more, the hypoallergenic formula is gentle on the hands. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025

Alternative Options: While many down fill pillows are hypoallergenic from thorough cleaning and sanitizing to ensure there aren’t allergy-inducing byproducts inside, the down alternative options are still helpful for those with allergy sensitives. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypoallergenic

• epileptogenic
• hallucinogenic
• allergenic
• androgenic
• antigenic
• authigenic
• autogenic
• biogenic
• bronchogenic
• chromogenic
• cryogenic
• echogenic

Medical Definition

hypoallergenic

adjective

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

: having little likelihood of causing an allergic response

hypoallergenic food

hypoallergenic makeup