Is Fragrance in Skincare Bad?

It is commonly asked –  is fragrance in skincare bad? To answer the question, let’s find out what fragrance is and how it can affect the skin! 

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It’s a common question –  is fragrance in skincare bad? Let’s find out!

Is Fragrance in Skincare Bad?

Before answering “is fragrance in skincare bad”, we first need to understand what fragrance is. Fragrance determines the smell of a product. Scent can be natural or developed synthetically.

  • Natural: Originates and extracted from a natural source
  • Synthetic fragrance: Lasts longer within a product. Lab created. May be semi-synthetic (made with some natural ingredients)

Is Fragrance Common?

Most products contain some form of fragrance.  Scent can play a key role in using and enjoying a product. It masks unpleasant smells from other key ingredients in the product. For most skincare users, fragrance may be an added sensory benefit and have no negative effect on the skin. Others may have a negative reaction to the fragrance, depending on skin type and sensitivity.

Unscented vs Fragrance Free

It is important to know the difference between Unscented vs Fragrance free when looking for products.

  • Unscented: No scent BUT uses chemicals to mask natural scents and achieve this
  • Fragrance free: No synthetic or natural scents have been added.  The product will smell like its ingredients

Dermatitis 

Fragrance is one of the biggest causes of dermatitis.  If you have sensitive skin you should always check for a reaction to a new product by patch testing on a small area of skin before using on the face. It is often better to use natural products – or products without fragrance.

Migraines

Some people who suffer from migraines (particularly women) may prefer to avoid scented skincare products.  Hypersensitivity to scent can trigger a migraine.

Understanding Your Skin

So – is fragrance in skincare bad? Not if it works for you with no negatives side-effects.  If you are sensitive to scents or have allergies then it is best to choose fragrance-free products.


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