hypoallergenic
or hy·po-al·ler·gen·ic
designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances:hypoallergenic cosmetics.
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They are hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, and slightly heavier than plastic poly pellets, which mean fewer beads in the blanket overall, making a thinner blanket.
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A hypoallergenic cover can keep body oils from seeping into the pillow.
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British Dictionary definitions for hypoallergenic
/ (ˈhaɪpəʊˌæləˈdʒɛnɪk) /
(of cosmetics, earrings, etc) not likely to cause an allergic reaction
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