Is Fragrance In Skincare REALLY that BAD?

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Facts about fragrance... and some opinions, too.
Fragrance in skincare is one of the top argued about topic. Some have called fragrance "the worst ingredient in skincare". Well, considering some (now banned) skincare ingredients had been known to cause cancer... I'm going to flat out say, no, fragrances are not the worst ingredients in skincare.
The bottom line is, those with inflammatory conditions should stay away from fragrance. Those without inflammatory conditions like eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, grade 2+ acne, or allergies have no reason to worry against fragrances.
I also want to note, that many people will believe they have a fragrance sensitivity when in actuality, they are sensitizing their own skin by using the wrong products, or the right products in the wrong way.
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I've included some thoughts from two cosmetic chemists for a deeper perspective on the topic.
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Thoughts from cosmetic chemist Michelle Wong of ‪@LabMuffinBeautyScience‬
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"The prevalence of fragrance allergy is estimated to be 1-5% (general sensitivity is higher)" -M.Wong PhD
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@mirsch594 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that products too close to your period can affect your skin! Would you consider doing a video more about this?

@mirsch594 4 жыл бұрын

@Boss Lady Finesser What she said at 7:03

@SamMKKK 4 жыл бұрын

This was something I noticed only after she’d spoken of it in one of her older videos. I wish more skin health professional would speak on and educate us on this.

@kayleesamuel1120 4 жыл бұрын

Boss Lady Finesser hormone changes before your period can make your skin more sensitive, so introducing your skin to a new product close to your cycle can make you break out and/or have a negative reaction to it.

@dumoshezi4079 4 жыл бұрын

PLEAAAAASE😭

@SaReLaMo 4 жыл бұрын

Well, your skin changes along the cycle and you can adapt your routines to your cycle. The skin might have different needs depending on where you are in your cycle. For example, my skin is behaving like a bastard a week before the blood bath starts, that's a que for me to use more calming, soothing and hydrating products. Around ovulation I might work with the glow and add more AHA, vitamin C. Ergo, skin might be more sensitive in one part of the cycle, making it react to ingredients you usually won't react to - like fragrance.

@frugalskin 4 жыл бұрын

The international fragrance association cited up to 3,059 chemicals that can be in a fragrance. I just don't think it's worth it personally since fragrance is cosensitizing and not particularly beneficial to the skin. Once you develop the allergy it's game over. The worst part is you may never find out which chemical it was that triggered the allergy. If people stop demanding fragrance, companies will stop producing it. Here's to hoping 🤞🏽

@mignonalverson655 4 жыл бұрын

You nailed it!!!! 💯🙌🙌🙌

@vatsalab3478 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree... I have sensitive skin with rosacea and I avoid it. We need to ask for some fragrance free options, but some beneficial skincare ingredients smell bad... and just like parabens they will be kicked out of formulation because consumers aren’t fully educated and they demand good smelling fragrance free. Did you know licorice root is mostly added to skincare for its fragrance part? We just can’t demonize fragrance without knowing the full picture that’s what’s she is saying. Toxicologists would probably know the most about this. All other skincare professionals only comment based on their personal experience and professional bias. Things like the clean beauty movement are a bigger problem because products which are not preserved properly can cause superficial skin infections and worse but those are immediate problems.

@lola.odetola 4 жыл бұрын

Raw Tin Skin oh wow didn’t know this

@slamminsam6xoxo 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!! She didn’t even mention the fact that it’s COSENSITIZING. Which is actually huge. And proven.

@mignonalverson655 4 жыл бұрын

@@vatsalab3478 licorice root is fragrance? 😱😱😱

@aniyat 4 жыл бұрын

Soooo when are you putting out your hair care routine? Your hair is so beautiful!

@KYESHAKNOWSSKIN 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm waiting on!!!

@berlineczka 4 жыл бұрын

I think there are two more things to consider: 1. the manufacturers rarely list specific fragrances on the INCI list. It just says 'fragrance' or 'parfum'. So if you have a reaction you have no way to know if there is anything in the fragrance composition that might have caused it. 2. Not all essential oils are created equal. Citrus essential oils (e.g. orange, lemon, bergamot) are much more irritating than e.g. rose essential oil. But they are all irritating, some less, some more. The only essential oil that is worth the risk due to its other properties, is tea tree oil (in tiny amount) for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, which may be good if you struggle e.g. with acne.

@magemeat 4 жыл бұрын

anybody else use fragrance free skincare just as a preference? fragrance doesn't really cause me problems but i kinda prefer my vitamin C smelling like hotdog water over citrus ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@Oksanado268 4 жыл бұрын

Same here! It’s skincare if I wanted something that smelled good while doing it I’d light a candle.

@Maverickgouda 4 жыл бұрын

It does feel quite misleading when I think more critically about something like orange-colored, orange-scented vitamin c products. I have tried a fragrance-free 365 body wash which made me appreciate the purpose of masking fragrance though. I’m all for the candles & eau de parfum over clothes

@Akilahh 4 жыл бұрын

Hot dog water?! LMAO omg 🥴 I’ll take the citrus

@Alliebrad17 4 жыл бұрын

Oooo are you talking about the c e ferulic? Given it’s like the only serum that has studies on it proving its efficacy, I would let it smell like anything it wanted to just to get the results

@starletd6819 3 жыл бұрын

So true. All of the fragranced products that I have I find that they often smell foul. But then the products that are fragrance-free I find I quite like the "medicinal" cream scent. Have yet to find a fragranced product I actually enjoy the scent of. However, now that I know how sensitizing fragrance can be I think any enjoyment I could have personally had from it in skincare has been completely abolished. Much rather take fragrance-free 😌

@Ladymystique80 4 жыл бұрын

People with sensory overload or sensory processing disorder also avoid fragrances. One of my chronic illnesses causes a really bad sensory overload whenever I'm in a flare-up, so out of general practice I try to avoid strong fragrance products in my home. At most, maybe an essential oil here and there, but otherwise I try to avoid strong smelling products altogether - skincare, consumer or otherwise.

@duskyliterati1 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly it’s not just about skin irritations

@LetsJgandy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm on the spectrum and I have quite a few sensory issues and strong pleasant (for me) smells actually help me a lot for some reason! I'm very sensitive to smells i don't like too though... It's weird.

@hazeldubb 4 жыл бұрын

i completely understand this and some people trying to minimize these experiences to "it's not that bad" is a tad dismissive. it's not just about fragrance on skin but watery eyes and for me, my menstrual cramps worsen when i use some lip balms and perfumes which i don't mind removing for 3-5 days but i can't not wash my face for the same time or find alternatives (basically an entirely new skincare routine) just so i can accommodate a heavy fragrance line.

@mignonalverson655 4 жыл бұрын

More and more people are having dye and fragrance reactions in products. I agree with NO fragrance for eczema and rosacea. I don't like or want fragrance in my skincare.

@DarrionaW 4 жыл бұрын

I don't mind fragrance. Sometimes it just adds to the experience. I'm not turned off if there's fragrance in a product, but I will say sometimes the fragrance can be too much smell wise. Luckily I never have a reaction.

@phyliciawagner1628 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@lanaj1107 4 жыл бұрын

Yet.

@JustJJr 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this!!! I love a good fragrance, but I do prefer something light, not too strong.

@MelindaMassie 4 жыл бұрын

Personally, I like the experience of a little light fragrance. Nice scent adds a little more luxury to the routine. HOWEVER, I have rosacea so I can't and don't use anything with fragrance. I would LOVE if companies made fragrance and fragrance-free versions of their products so that we had the option and could choose which works best for us.

@blueblackyellow 2 жыл бұрын

not as simple to create fragrance free versions for your fav products, as naturally most ingredients smells unpleasant.

@SamMKKK 4 жыл бұрын

The way people are using this as an opportunity to tell how they reeeally feel about Hyram is kind of surprising... In all the videos of his I’ve watched, he’s always disclaimed that esthetician advice should supersede his. His anti-fragrance stance also seems to apply to leave-on products with strong actives - which to me, makes sense.

@SO01j20 4 жыл бұрын

Who said anything about Hyram you trouble maker

@desiree393 4 жыл бұрын

Tbf he reviewed dermalogica, used the products wrong and then blamed fragrance, it was a turn off for his content for me

@SamMKKK 4 жыл бұрын

S B - I’ve quite a few comments about Hyram. Lol, not a troublemaker. @Desiree Payton - Oh really? I didn’t know he’d reviewed Dermalogica. Thanks for sharing.

@goosty17 4 жыл бұрын

You got dermatologists and estheticians like Dr. Dray and Cassandra Bankson arguing the ills of fragrance. It's not just him 😶 Besides, why do you want your face to smell like a victoria secret store?

@SamMKKK 4 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Villar - I’m not sure if this is directed at my original comment, but I’m against fragrance in anything going on the skin of my face because of eczema, so no, I do not want my face smelling like a Victoria Secret store.

@raviramkissoon1427 4 жыл бұрын

theres no reason fragrance should be in skincare... it has the potentially to do so much damage with absolutely NO benefit

@JustJJr 3 жыл бұрын

THIS IS NOT TRUE!!! It will do damage for a small number of people, who should keep away. Phalate free fragrance is fine, especially at small concentrations. Everybody is discussing what is not needed and what is needed on devices with quartz mined with child labor in regions that the corporations don't actually support. That's what's actually not needed, yet here we are....

@afrida842 3 жыл бұрын

@@JustJJr But they weren’t even talking about that... all they’re saying is that even if a small amount of people are negatively impacted by fragrance, it has 0 benefit nonetheless and therefore useless. I’ve heard sometimes it can cause sensitivity too. So where’s the benefit🤷🏽‍♀️ You probably won’t find a single dermatologist (give or take a few) who encourages fragrances, and there’s a reason why.

@semoneg2826 2 жыл бұрын

Its their for marketing to sell products... Consumers go after smell....we habe the power to stop it

@itsessieeff 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! In general there is a lot of fear-mongering in skincare. I think terms like "green" and "clean" have taken off over the past few years. I don't think fragrance is "necessary" but my skin isn't so sensitive that I will decide against a product because of it.

@lola.odetola 4 жыл бұрын

Serena F great points

@slamminsam6xoxo 4 жыл бұрын

You are not taking into account that fragrance is cosensitizing meaning if fragrance is mixed with retinol your could become allergic to the retinol bc of the fragrance mixed in with it. Also if you have eczema you should avoid fragrance everywhere bc this means ur skin barrier is compromised everywhere. Since eczema is an auto immune defect it affects the entire skin organ.

@goosty17 4 жыл бұрын

The entire comment section on here is telling her that they are allergic to it. yet she says she has only seen 3 people with skincare allergies ;/// kinda downplays our concerns

@xtayfigzx 4 жыл бұрын

Refer back to 6:38 where she talks about avoiding fragrance in products in consideration of those skin conditions. This is why she is saying to get an allergy test before you use fragrance in products to ensure you know what you could be allergic to if that relates to products infused with fragrance in skincare.

@goosty17 4 жыл бұрын

@@xtayfigzx I know you mean well but some of us do not have the money to see a doctor just to see if we have an allergy for some dusty product with fragrance in it

@xtayfigzx 4 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Villar no one said that it just had to be only to check to see if you’re allergic to fragrance. I’m saying that because it pertains to this specific topic you obviously aren’t going to a doctor just to check and see if you’re allergic to fragrance.

@lanaj1107 4 жыл бұрын

@@xtayfigzx do you have any idea how long, intensive and costly allergy testing is? It can take months and is not covered by insurance if you're just curious. She has no idea what she's talking about.

@Didilion9 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve literally only had 2 pimples since I cut fragrance out of my routine in February and I used to get a huge break out at least once a month so I’m completely anti fragrance for myself. I just have super sensitive skin and I’m sensitive to scents in general too. Even before I cut out fragrance if something smells really strong or floral it gives me a migraine but I wish this wasn’t the case though because some fragrances really enhance the experience. P. S. I’ve also had an allergy test done years ago and I have a bunch of stupid allergies so I’m not sure why it took me so long to figure out that fragrance was negatively affecting me 🙄

@goosty17 4 жыл бұрын

Storm I recommend Cerave :)

@Didilion9 4 жыл бұрын

Storm yep definitely cerave, the ordinary, and inkey list. Cerave’s renewing SA cleanser and resurfacing retinol were game changers. Revolution skincare gets a bad rep but they have a 15% niacinimide serum that’s fragrance free and it’ll change your skin life. I have some other fragrance free options that are more expensive but I honestly just bought them because I’m a skincare junkie and like to buy new products. None of them are more effective than my cheaper options.

@mjsalve4334 4 жыл бұрын

For me, all sort kinds of fragrance has no place for skin care. Thats why it is called SKIN CARE, because you have to be kind to your kind by introducing benign products. And if some essential oils and plant derived fragrance claims to have benefits-- for sure that is a small data and anecdotal and also it is not the best route for you to address your problems and conditions. There are more far way better alternatives for addressing of any concern and i think those studied essential oils and plant derived aren't the best. And also cumulative exposure to them can potentially harm your skin in the long run and interfere with other ingredients. BIG YES for going to the doctor to undergo patch test for allergens, because some people mislead that only fragrance is causing problem to their skin but there are a lot of other ingredients as well that aren't labeled as fragrance but do cause allergy and problem to the skin.

@Didilion9 4 жыл бұрын

MJ Salve that’s a really good point. I had an allergy test done years ago so I know which ingredients I need to stay from (anything with tree nuts, mangoes, and about 50 other different things lol) and because of this when I started really looking at formulations it was pretty easy for me to figure out it was the fragrance that I had a sensitivity to and not the millions of other things that could be in our skincare.

@mjsalve4334 4 жыл бұрын

Madison Flowers i envy u for having the patch test already but thats so good to hear it from u, well fragrance is the most reported issue on skin that reacts badly (i think there are lab studies agree on this one as well). Ugh! Why cant these companies stop producing heavy scented fragrance

@Didilion9 4 жыл бұрын

MJ Salve I know I really wish they would stop too. But honestly my bank account is grateful because fragrance is the reason I don’t purchase 90 percent of the skincare I want to lol

@alezandradavila2581 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree esthetician’s and derms agree it can also cause allergies and rashes my esthetics teacher most skin issues derive from fragrance .

@AliceintheRabbitHole 4 жыл бұрын

WELL SAID!! I'd also add something I found very interesting in exploring fragrance: it can be used to "identify" authenticity. Because fragrance ingredients are hidden within that word, counterfeits are unable to perfectly match scents. For example, we all know the characteristic scent of Lancome products - if a friend buys you "Lancome" products, but they smell off, it might be counterfeit (ahh thanks for existing, eBay - so many well-intentioned gifts gone wrong 😒). Thankfully, those of us who enjoy The Ordinary/CeraVe have less to worry about as there is less profit for counterfeiters. But worth mentioning for luxury skincare fans!

@SuhannaDeSilva 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don’t like strong fragrances in general (even when purchasing perfumes, body sprays, etc) but slight fragrances in rinse off products I can deal with. I obviously wouldn’t want a facial moisturizer with a long lasting scent but a little floral here or a little citrus there in a cleanser never killed anyone.

@_____byeliza 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sensitive to fragrance. ALL fragrances. I cannot be in the store Lush for too long because there's just too many fragrances and I get a headache. I don't like the smell of fresh cut grass (*gasp*) because it just doesn't smell that good to me. That said, I don't really mind when there is fragrance in my skincare products, as long as it doesn't stink. If it is subtle and pleasant I don't have a problem with it.

@anastasiageorge1279 4 жыл бұрын

i have the same problem especially with the smell of freshly cut grass i found out that’s a symptom of hay fever

@quillpen815 3 жыл бұрын

If i get within close distance to lush or any fragranced skincare stores it makes me so nauseous that i just make a wide arc around them if i have to pass by their entrance. I used to love going to those places too because i love aromatherapy but i had to admit defeat and just let go to really pervasive scents in general. 😢

@abbyagust 4 жыл бұрын

for me, as long as I trust the brand and know that their ingredients work in their products, I'm fine with little fragrance. it's not the end all be all that fragrance be excluded, and while I probably won't reach for brands with outrageous and unnecessary amounts of fragrance purely for the aesthetic *cough* mario badescu and loreal *cough* I feel like more brands need to be cut some slack. a little fragrance is ok

@starletd6819 3 жыл бұрын

Not all Loreal has fragrance. For example, Cerave is owned by Loreal and the whole brand is fragrance-free

@quitaphillips 4 жыл бұрын

Can you go into more detail about using products "too close to your menstrual cycle"? This is the first I'm hearing of this and would love to learn more.

@sergioperezalvarez2688 4 жыл бұрын

i have a big big allergy to fragrance sadly :/ and allergic to everything with fragrance laundry detergent soaps facial cleansers lotions creams etc so everything i use is 100% fragrance free

@mignonalverson655 4 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@Didilion9 4 жыл бұрын

Same!

@TeneaE 4 жыл бұрын

But I don’t have that problem!

@emilyliao3216 4 жыл бұрын

@@TeneaE because everyone's body is different

@dianamccarthy2377 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so upfront and honest about this topic!

@lola.odetola 4 жыл бұрын

hitting all of the points!!! love this x

@emm2058 4 жыл бұрын

I used to be very sensitive to fragrance in skincare BUT I soon found out in esthetics school, it was because I had an impaired barrier. As soon as I strengthened my skin barrier, I can use products with fragrance. Most people who say they have “sensitive skin” just have weak skin barriers 🤷🏽‍♀️

@justsayin5048 4 жыл бұрын

How do you strengthen your barrier?

@yaziricruz 4 жыл бұрын

s s you can try the krave beauty great barrier relief it’s purpose is to help your skin barrier get better.

@emm2058 4 жыл бұрын

Hydrate! I used products that hydrated my skin type. Hyaluronic acid is good for every skin type **side note: I’m an esthetician 😘

@yaziricruz 4 жыл бұрын

Em M do you avoid fragrance in your hydrating products?

@soulchild05 4 жыл бұрын

This is such an excellent point!

@JstPeachy2011 4 жыл бұрын

3 uploads in a week!! I'm in heaven!! I love your content and information ❤ thank you for being a reliable source, I look forward to more!

@ogLynnloc 4 жыл бұрын

Yaaaasssssss for pumping out the content! So glad you're back! Love the way you educate us!

@sincerelyebe 4 жыл бұрын

HYRAM is very ANTI-fragrance..and since then I've avoided them...but I've noticed my skin doesn't EVEN react when the last ingredient on a bottle is scented. Such a relief to hear!

@clab7133 4 жыл бұрын

He made me so scared of fragrance too!

@naakai6397 4 жыл бұрын

Hyram is a skincare enthusiast. Nai is an esthetician. She's a skincare specialist. I watch Hyram for fun, but always listen to the professionals and my skin has been thriving. Recently had an esthetician critique my routine and it was perfect.

@jessiemendoza4617 4 жыл бұрын

Hyram says he doesn’t mind it in cleanser. But did want that all though you are not sensitive to fragrance now doesn’t mean that over time you won’t develop one

@itsessieeff 4 жыл бұрын

Hyram isn't an esthetician, so I take what he says with a grain of salt.

@shanchip1 4 жыл бұрын

however, there are dermatologists that also say to avoid fragrance as well.

@so_5464 4 жыл бұрын

loving this daily content 😍😍😍

@nikkisvibe9453 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you back

@michellelatham6805 4 жыл бұрын

Fragrance in skincare really doesn’t bother me unless I can smell it all day. Usually the smell doesn’t last but a few minutes so I’m ok with it.

@helens1412 4 жыл бұрын

I use to be like this after a while it can desensitize the skin

@b-queenwright3458 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ny, love this!!! I have subscribed

@SkincarebyTahwah 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this video, thank you for sharing such great wisdom of knowledge. I think since fragrance doesn’t benefit the skin or impacts the result intended for a skincare product then it should not be in there. Especially for products intended for the face.. let the fragrance stay in body washes and body lotions or better still in body spray😀

@pinkyde1570 4 жыл бұрын

Why no discussion on cosensitizing? Most dont have allergies... yet. Plus layering products with fragrance increases the percent. I would recommend swinging by Dr. Dray for a more in depth analysis of fragrance in skincare. If you have any skin issues, I would say abort 😂. Ppl with that good skin that the rest of us could only dream of have all the fun.

@nicholasburge9594 4 жыл бұрын

Literally always learning SO MUCH from your videos😩👏👏

@yaziricruz 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have sensitive skin or have had a bad reaction so I’m not anti fragrance I do try and not use a lot of fragrance products. But tbh fragrance free products do smell bad lol. I do hate how some people on the internet have created this giant fear of fragrance tbh

@randolflazaro9982 4 жыл бұрын

Since you don't have allergies towards fragrance, you hate KZfaqr giving advice on avoiding a potentially irritating ingredient like fragrance. Wow selfish

@yaziricruz 4 жыл бұрын

Randolf Lazaro did you watch her full video? Lol I’m not being selfish my giving my opinion and what I’ve experience. Also I said people the on internet which means all platforms. I really do hate fear mongering.

@randolflazaro9982 4 жыл бұрын

Yaziri Cruz I did watch her full videos and so do other dermatologist like dr dray and dr vanita. Although not everyone have allergies towards fragrance, if you're giving skincare advice and telling what products to use it's best to tell people to avoid potential irritating ingredients just like fragrance. Even if not everyone are allergic there will be a few who will follow the advice and would get bad reactions on their face just because a fragrance is there. Fragrance isn't necessarily needed in the ingredients as for benefits and potentially irritating. Although some would enjoy the smell. I think you're being selfish because you're condemning those who spread awareness toward fragrance and saved the skin of people who might have allergies to it but was prevented because they avoided it.

@yaziricruz 4 жыл бұрын

Randolf Lazaro I never said that people shouldn’t talk about potential irritants. There’s a clear difference between informing people and using fear monger and not everyone uses fear monger but some do. My comment wasn’t that deep. I’m also literally just agreeing with what she said at 7:50

@randolflazaro9982 4 жыл бұрын

Yaziri Cruz That's not what you said in your original comment. And the fear towards it also rooted down towards fragrance itself and how it really matters except for masking smell or improving the smell of the product. I personally don't dislike that people started to get aware of this and start choosing fragrance free product , that way brands would release more fragrance free product and would help those who are sensitive to fragrance but couldn't find what's best for their skin because a lot of products that can potentially benefit them have fragrance. So, the fear against fragrance can be beneficial overall. Just like how the purito centella sunscreen, the brand released both with fragrance and without fragrance. And without proper consumer demand , brands wouldn't even bother doing this.

@scarymonsterzz 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much! You provide such good information and you’re absolutely gorgeous. Can you possibly do a video about skincare in pregnancy? I’m 7 weeks right now? my skin type is normally dry and I never ever break out normally but I just recently started breaking out in little tiny bumpy pimples on my cheeks and nose! It’s so weird because when I normally get a pimple I’ll only get one or two on my chin. Any advice would be amazing!!!

@soulchild05 4 жыл бұрын

Since people are linking this video to Fenty Skin I am curious about the products having red dye in them. I'm more worried about that than the fragrance honestly. I think people automatically think fragrance is the only thing to watch out for because it's potentially irritating but what about the red coloring in the products? If FS comes out with fragrance free options I would want them to not be dyed either. I'm curious of your thoughts on this.

@starletd6819 3 жыл бұрын

True. Dyes can be just as irritating as fragrance. Dyes can cause allergies, reactions, and exacerbate acne or exacerbate symptoms of other inflammatory skin conditions.

@delaneyscott4886 4 жыл бұрын

So informative!! I've tried products before with no fragrance and they just smelled so terrible i couldn't even finish using them. honestly like when my skin care products smell nice because I'm putting them so close to my nose and I am particularly averse when things smell bad. Glad to know this isn't a huge problem if I'm not having a reaction!

@emilyonizuka4698 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this! some of my fave things to use have fragrance (rosehip oil and rosewater toner and stuff like that) and got concerned when everyone was saying fragrance is bad. I find certain things can be irritating like scented moisturizing lotions but those I think tend to have more alcohol or something.

@alyk.9353 4 жыл бұрын

Love the new studio set up and the scene where you tried to spell out the words were soo funny❤️

@Jayrrraven 4 жыл бұрын

This!!! 🙌🏾 Thank you! I work as a beauty consultant and being a MUA, I’m trying to learn more about skincare as I try to sell products but I want to sell products to people that will ACTUALLY work for them and not just to get them to spend their money. So products I have found that has fragrance in them actually work for me but once people hear that it has fragrance they RUN. I follow another KZfaqr who is a “skincare specialist” probably guess who and he said that they are bad and I just couldn’t get behind that when some of the products I use seems to work! I also have eczema. So I am definitely subscribing! So happy I have found you! Someone who knows what their talking about!

@moonandstarsatnight 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@sydneyrigsby462 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your professional experience on this topic because I've been really confused on fragrances lately. Everyone has their own opinion on the topic. I've taken the approach of making sure most of my skincare product don't have fragrance and being picky with the ones that do. Making sure I really like the other ingredients that are in there👌🏼 if that makes sense😂 but honestly wtf do I know🤷🏼

@KYESHAKNOWSSKIN 4 жыл бұрын

Love these back to back video uploads! Perfect timing, everybody is making a big deal of Rihanna using fragrance in her line.

@LPno.9 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the information on lemonee and linalooll. I was JUST trying to find some. It's not random bloggers but dermatologists who are leading the no fragrance movement so I'm staying with it.

@maika9659 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate and love that you upload videos more often now. Thank you 🤗😘

@becssorc312 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nai, Some skincare sites like PC are also against fragrance including essential oils. Beyond just visible skin irritation they go as far as saying: "Another really important fact: Skin is very good at hiding when it’s being irritated. So, even if you don’t see a reaction, the damage is still occurring beneath skin’s surface, cumulatively leading to problems you will see later on. Irritation is pro-aging, the opposite of what most adults want from skincare." How true is this that essential oils could be doing long terms damage to skin? and is the same true regarding your scalp vs. your face? Thanks for all the great content!

@izzatsofian118 4 жыл бұрын

Synthetic fragrances never really irritate me. Usually it comes down to my preference of whether i find the scent too strong or unpleasant. But essential oils definitely irritate me, my skin feels burnt whenever i use anything with tea tree oil and lavender oil.....

@mutsamabiso181 4 жыл бұрын

I love your content😍 . I've learnt so much about my skin on this channel💯 . Please do some sort of review or do's and don't for Africa black soap. The original kind. I want to try it out but I still need a second opinion 🙈🙈🙈 - Love from Zimbabwe❤️

@reanolan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank the heavens you've put this out. Thank you Thank you Thank you. I have reactive, combination skin but fragrance in products (the subtle kind) has NEVER caused me a problem. What has increased my sensitivity and reactivity has been overuse of stripping products to try and address congested pores around my t-zone. I like that you're saying it's the vocal minority who have made us all question fragrance in skincare. Obviously a product on the low end of the price scale which uses too much perfume-y type fragrance is problematic, but one of my greatest pleasures in life is cleansing with a beautiful balm or cream... part of the pleasure is indeed the scent. Thank you for democratizing a discussion. xo

@ojuolapebello8925 4 жыл бұрын

A very much needed video....I’m really just in between. I’m not anti fragrance or pro fragrance but I’m so scared to use products that have fragrances because of the way people talk about it like it’s something to totally avoid

@mysweettsumelody 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I love good smelling products

@Pelepea 3 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful, I am just recently going on a skincare journey and I tend to become obsessive over ingredients because the multitude of information that I take in online from many different skincare enthusiasts and more tell me to pay high attention to products that contain fragrance whether is be natural or chemical. I tend to dislike items that have fragrance because it has been drilled into my mind that it is terrible for the skin so naturally I seek out products that don’t have fragrance as a listed ingredient however I do notice some say they are fragrance free and will use extracts or oils instead. One of the products I’m using now which has no adverse effect on my skin has lavender extract listed in it but I haven’t a bad reaction and it actually seems to calm my skin down significantly... I will continue to avoid fragrance but I honestly don’t think they are as bad as people make them seem.... especially if they are low on the ingredient list.

@bintouj7990 4 жыл бұрын

I love this background switch up 😍

@kendallstark4302 4 жыл бұрын

I do like a light scent in my products. In the morning I cleanse with Cerave hydrating cleanser and I literally hold my breath while I massage it on my face. I've heard that scent referred to as hotdog water, and that's exactly what it is 😆

@dianachhun5604 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just scared of any aging factors because I assume fragrance with parfum which has soo much alcohol

@Techsi751 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you’re a professional. I think a lot people take advice from many KZfaqrs who ARENT professionals, who are still learning and understanding skincare. They aren’t experts tho

@hshel2063 4 жыл бұрын

You're average board certified dermatologist is professional and everything they recommend is fragrance free because fragrance is not only sensitizing, it's also causes photosensitivity. It's the biggest cause of contact dermatitis.

@lanaj1107 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah...600 hours of school (about 4 months), trumps medical professionals with 10+ years of education. Total hogwash, this is.

@kelliraexo 4 жыл бұрын

I never really noticed fragrance as being such a big issue and I never had problems with it. Thanks for doing this video bc now I’ll be more aware of fragrance in the products I use

@nolsova1140 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes companies over do it with the fragrance...too intense or too fruity or floral. It just feels excessive to me.

@semoneg2826 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the same way they over do with salt and sugar in foods

@courtneytaylor6712 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@hazellejane8813 4 жыл бұрын

I have always had acne prone/oily skin, but noticed some sensitivity when products work for others but not me, I did a skin mapping analysis last year and turns out I do have sensitive/dry skin, which can get difficult when choosing products so naturally, anything too harsh I just stay away from but an allergy test is interesting because id love to know exactly what agrees with my skin and doesn't

@specialkd5365 3 жыл бұрын

Great commentary. I agree, a great light fragrance can give you that moment!

@AshelynRaven 4 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on phototoxicity, photosensistivity and essential oils? Can prolonged use of essential oils in skincare increase skin damage from the sun?

@Strawburry643725 4 жыл бұрын

I love your glasses Nye (or is it Nai?) 💕 where are they from?

@lwright8310 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Ford

@Brwniee95 4 жыл бұрын

I also got something similar check out the brand called Chloè super cute 🥰❤️

@Strawburry643725 4 жыл бұрын

Ohsnap Osei Thank you 💕

@Sophie-rq5gx 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Good point that fragrance may cover up unpleasant odors of skincare ingredients. But. I just don't see how these benefits of fragrance outweigh the risks. Yes many people aren't allergic to fragrances but doesn't the science say they are sensitizing? That your skin can become sensitive to them at any point? That just seems like enough for me to go fragrance free. Why risk it? And I'm thankful for the people that have "loudly" educated me on these risks.

@funmilayoaina2658 4 жыл бұрын

The same can be said for every single thing we use. Even water can be a source of allergy (aquagenic pruritus). I am pro fragrance in skincare because i hate stuff that smells bad, but i am also not a fan of very strong scents because of my hay fever. Moderation is key.

@Sophie-rq5gx 4 жыл бұрын

@@funmilayoaina2658 that's definitely a good point. I guess it really does come down to personal preference. The benefits of using something like water in skincare outweigh the risks, but for me personally, the benefits of fragrance do not. But! If I come across a fragrance-free product that smells terrible, I may change my tune.

@yuisabel8834 4 жыл бұрын

i love how you described it! i personally avoid fragrances but im not against them and i dont think im allergic to anything

@sierrahfloyd9279 4 жыл бұрын

Love a musky perfume ie. Chanel noir but would like less sent or lighter in skincare

@shelbyvlasaty3446 4 жыл бұрын

Those glasses are freakin adorable!! So pretty!

@kaytee9022 4 жыл бұрын

I recently bought the neutrogena hydro boost cleanser and the creams, day & night creams. & they have fragrance/ parfume in them. Not sure if I shud continue using them or ive wasted my money. I have oily skin by the way.

@AriellaAmaral 4 жыл бұрын

The number one cause of contact dermatitis is fragrance. They can be sensitizing. They don't add any benefits to your skin at all, just a possibility of allergy. If you want fragrance on your face, why not just spray some perfume one it?

@theresamw3559 4 жыл бұрын

Please check out some of dr vanita rattan’s videos. I would be interested in knowing if your opinion about fragrances change. thank

@lubnaj3951 4 жыл бұрын

I do watch her videos, she is knowledgable

@gemimaredon2653 4 жыл бұрын

I love Dr Vanitta ! She’s the best !

@kelebogilerikhotso4999 3 жыл бұрын

I kept thinking “fragrance is the number one cause of contact dermatitis” throughout this video 😂

@4peasinapod100 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video !! Agree fully !! ❤️

@emilypalma4772 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I love fragrance free products because they don’t irritate me and give me dry red itchy skin, Yes I love bath and body works because I love making bad decisions.

@hw3973 4 жыл бұрын

Are your glasses Tom Ford? I LOVE them on you, whatever brand they are 😍 The Tom Ford’s that they look like, I wanted them to work on me so bad LOL (hint: they did not)

@VibrantVenus 4 жыл бұрын

Is it true that you can develop a sensitivity to fragrance after prolonged use if products that have it?

@becominghealthyandhappy 4 жыл бұрын

I tend to limit fragrance in my products mainly because I don’t enjoy it, but will usually have a product or two in my routine that contains fragrance. I would love to hear more about how it’s linked with my cycle, because I’ve been having some issues lately. I have experienced irritation/stinging from fragrance but it’s always been because of a compromised barrier. When it’s strong, I have no issues.

@ManokJanik 4 жыл бұрын

At the start of my skincare journey, I did avoid fragrant products only to be on the safe side despite knowing that I had not experienced any form of negative reaction towards it (not that I know of anyway). After following more on skincare, I found out that it is okay to have fragrance in your skincare. I personally don't like strong fragrance as it irritates my throat but would love to have a product that has mild fragrance. However, it would be a good idea for brands to have fragrance free options to cater to those who choose or have sensitivity towards fragrance to be inclusive.

@jemimajanvier4706 4 жыл бұрын

The skincare community has led me to so many educated women and it just makes me so happy 🥰🥰

@nassims 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video regarding menstrual cycle and acne? For years I have this issue and I don't know what to do. When my cycle starts, none of the products works and I get really bad acne. Once it ends the acne goes away but it leave a dark spot 😔

@kaytee9022 4 жыл бұрын

So watching this again, i think wat ur sayin is there’s nothing wrong with fragrance unless u have underlyin issues such as eczema or have sensitive skin? Correct? I think so. 🤭 Thanks! 😊

@chauniquemartinez 4 жыл бұрын

this is a topic that def comes down to preference if you do not have a allergen to it

@kendra555 4 жыл бұрын

so i’ve been wondering, i recently realized i don’t react well to rose water, so would something rose scented also cause a reaction?

@emmabb4016 4 жыл бұрын

Yesssss watch Dr Dray she explains rose water 😣

@lanaj1107 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's perfume and water. What a combo.

@valgarrett63 4 жыл бұрын

I've had allergy skin patch testing done at the hospital and I'm allergic to fragrance in skincare (even products that wash off). I avoid anything that contains 'Fragrance Mix 1' and 'Fragrance Mix 2' - ingredients such as Cinnamal, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Coumarin, Farnesol, Hexyl Cinnamal plus a few others such as Limonene and Linalool. I also had a reaction to preservatives/parabens - in particular Benzoic Acid. So now, I just use fragrance and paraben free products. It's been great really because it has simplified my skin care routine and I don't end up with a cupboard full of half used products - and my skin has truly thanked me for it.

@roselovesu2 4 жыл бұрын

I have excezma on my face. Super itchy skin has been an issue for years, all over my body. Some fragrances I can handle but anything citrus-y is a hard pass. Rose and jasmine? Totally fine. I plan on getting my allergy tests redone soon.

@AlexiaM 4 жыл бұрын

How coincidental that you uploaded this “fragrance is a ok in skincare” video mere hours before the fenty skin video 🙃

@BluBerryPi 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same exact thing. This is so sketchy to me, and I wonder about there being a conflict of interest there🧐🤨

@flame246848 4 жыл бұрын

Ya it’s definitely shady...

@hshel2063 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's looking real sus with a lot of content creators who received Fenty Skin care and making the push to justify fragrance. Fenty Beauty must have a lot of influence

@AlexiaM 4 жыл бұрын

H Lovechild right like I’ve never seen esthetician’s or dermatologists ever say fragrance is ok for skincare. Usually it’s seen as a waste of money and pointless but also a potential irritant.

@AlexiaM 4 жыл бұрын

BluBerryPi same 🥴

@mxroch 4 жыл бұрын

I havent been able to use anything with fragrance since I was about 10. From body wash to laundry detergent, lotion. My Dermatologist has worked with me for years to find the perfect products that help my eczema and skin overall.

@SNAPPL3S 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you get to see this ! I need your help! I’ve always had good skin I’m 26 years old and never had an issue until recently I tried a Cetaphil product ! Little white head/pimples around my chin. I have not used any products over a month now but my skin is still bad condition ! 😩

@SocialWorkDiva 4 жыл бұрын

Cetaphil left my skin feeling so irritated. I was so confused why dermatologist recommended it

@tanishamayo9416 4 жыл бұрын

I try to avoid strong fragrances on my face as a lot of the ones in skincare tend to trigger my allergies/ sinuses. Same thing happens with some hair products.

@keepitmoving1119 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I'm alergic but I'm really sensitive to fragrance almost every time that I used a product with fragrance it made me react badly (redness, itchiness and even break out). Also i'm greatful that there are blogger/youtuber that speak about it because personaly I don't know all the products and when they review it's give me a good idea if i want to try it.

@destinyking6049 4 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about Shea butter?

@jnjenki 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t consider my skin sensitive, and I’ve never had issues with fragrance in the past. I tried the Bolden face wash earlier this summer and then my skin started *freaking* out so she had to go. I feel like tbay product just had an overwhelming fragrance, but now I’m scared. I also have eczema, and the wash didn’t help that situation.

@LIKEWHATIC 4 жыл бұрын

Where you get your glasses from? Please

@CoCoRenee214 4 жыл бұрын

I can do natural fragrance (some), but I can be sensitive to synthetic fragrance and heavy essential oils. I did like fragrance-free. I do agree, get allergy test y’all. You can using or eating some that you are allergic too. And allergies can get worse over.

@Lovelyleyy 4 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know what she says about black soap?

@raechey3980 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on mask for oily, acne prone skin?

@navneetbali3779 3 жыл бұрын

Can we use products with 0.1 % of fragrance in them??

@infinitygamering 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about fragrance and I get recommended this

@AB-ez1eh 4 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly not sure what to believe here. I've always loved fragrance in general -- body sprays, perfumes, candles, air freshener lol -- and never really cared either way in skincare. But last summer I started researching and found a lot on the Paula's Choice website about fragrance being irritating and she cited studies so I believed it. I slowly phased out fragrance from my routine and it seemed to help a lot? Perhaps a placebo effect/confirmation bias? I don't have any of the conditions Nai mentioned but I've always dealt with acne, redness, and both tight/dry and oily skin at the same time somehow lol?? Whenever I've tried to use fragrance on my face since I always looks worse the next day. Anyone know what this means lol?

@AB-ez1eh 4 жыл бұрын

I think I missed this in the video but I just saw in the description it says acne can also be a reason to stay away from fragrance so maybe that's why!

@VENIKA 4 жыл бұрын

I have been anti-fragrance since it means some products are not truly inclusive and I just don’t feel they’re necessary, I truly don’t mind what my products smell like. A lot of professionals however have made it clear that as long as you don’t have an irritation you’ll be fine. Since I don’t have an irritation to it, I will just go on a product to product basis, the whole ingredient deck is what is most important to me.