Are your allergies genetic?

It’s true – your genes play a role in whether you or your family members are prone to allergies. But recent research shows genetics aren’t everything.

 

Your environment and lifestyle are powerful influences too.

Are you born allergic, or is it your surroundings?

Genes set the stage, but they don’t write the story alone. Scientists now know that allergic diseases are triggered by complex interactions between genetics and your daily environment.

 

You might inherit genes that predispose you to allergies. However, whether or not you actually develop these conditions (or how severe they become) depends largely on external factors:

Even if allergies run in your family, you have power over how much they affect your daily life. Here’s how you can proactively manage symptoms:

  ✔ Reduce allergen exposure
Regularly wash bedding, clean your home environment regularly, and consider allergen neutralising treatments at home.

  ✔ Support your skin barrier daily
Choose skincare with barrier-friendly, fragrance-free ingredients designed specifically to protect sensitive or atopic skin.

  ✔ Pay attention to lifestyle triggers
Small lifestyle adjustments – like controlling humidity or choosing hypoallergenic fabrics – can significantly reduce flare-ups.

Genes might increase your chance of developing allergies, but how you manage your environment can potentially prevent them altogether.