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

Cork is also hypoallergenic and odor-preventing, according to the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Mulberry silk is hypoallergenic and naturally thermoregulating, and this particular Quince find is also machine washable. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Despite their reputation, no dog breed is entirely hypoallergenic. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

True to the brand’s reputation, the formula is made with high-quality, hypoallergenic ingredients and is free from gluten, GMOs, and many common allergens. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypoallergenic

• angiogenic
• anthropogenic
• atherogenic
• carcinogenic
• cardiogenic
• embryogenic
• iatrogenic
• immunogenic
• metallogenic
• methanogenic
• nonpathogenic
• odontogenic

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