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Fragrance
FragranceAlso known as: Parfum, Aroma, Fragrance/Parfum
A catch-all term for scent compounds in cosmetics. Can comprise dozens of individual chemicals not individually listed.
Benefits
Provides pleasant scent to products, masks raw ingredient odors.
How to Use
Present in most conventional skincare products. Look for fragrance-free products if sensitive.
Technical Details
Typical Concentrations0.01%-2%
Research Summary
Leading cause of cosmetic contact dermatitis. EU requires listing of 26 individual fragrance allergens when present above threshold levels.
What to Avoid With
- fragrance sensitivity
- sensitive skin
- eczema
- rosacea
- contact dermatitis
Cautions
One of the most common causes of contact dermatitis. Individual fragrance components not required to be listed. Can contain allergens like linalool, limonene, citral.
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