Most cases involve contact with shampoos or skincare products that contain coconut oil, triggering a skin reaction known as ...

But it’s important to avoid using coconut oil if you’re allergic to coconuts. Some people who are allergic to walnuts or hazelnuts are also allergic to coconuts. This is known as cross-reactivity.

And because coconut oil is a natural product with no additives, it's considered safe and rarely causes scalp irritation − though it can cause an allergic reaction in anyone allergic to coconuts.

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it may propose a joint study with the US to follow up on lingering fears about coconut products even after the withdrawal of US health warnings against ...