What "Fragrance" Really Means on Your Label
One word on a label can hide a whole blend. Here's what "fragrance" and "parfum" really mean.
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One word on your label can stand for dozens of ingredients. That word is fragrance. Or parfum. Brands can list a whole scent blend under it, without naming what's inside. And fragrance is a top cause of skin reactions to cosmetics. At Lucky Lady Ranch, we scent with plant essential oils. Never synthetic fragrance. Read the label. Know the names.
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Key points from the full guide
- "Fragrance" or "parfum" on a label can represent a mixture of many individual ingredients that do not have to be listed.
- Fragrance is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis from cosmetics.
- Fragrance mixtures may include phthalates and synthetic musks, which have their own concerns.
- "Unscented" and "fragrance free" are not the same thing, so the ingredient list is the best guide.
Read the full guide: Synthetic Fragrance: What "Parfum" Can Hide on a Label