Hypoallergenic - what's in a word?

Interesting articles on the truth behind the term "hypoallergenic", which companies and unsuspecting consumers tend to throw around these days...

(CBC article) Hypoallergenic - What's in a Word?

(FDA article) Hypoallergenic Cosmetics

(another FDA article) What are Hypoallergenic Cosmetics?

Wiktionary entry on "hypoallergenic"

It's safer (and more honest) for us to claim that our soaps and products are for "sensitive skin" moreso than to use such a loosely based term. Keep that in mind when shopping, dears!