Fragrance

Parfum

Adds no skincare benefit and is among the most common causes of contact allergy.

strong evidencePregnancy-safeIrritancy 4/5

Fragrance exists to make a product pleasant to use, which is a legitimate goal โ€” people use products they enjoy. But 'parfum' on an ingredient list can represent dozens of undisclosed compounds, and fragrance is consistently among the leading causes of cosmetic contact dermatitis. If your skin is reactive, removing fragrance is the highest-yield single change you can make.

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Routine is educational and is not medical advice. Recommendations are generated from the answers you gave and general dermatological guidance โ€” they cannot account for your full history. For persistent or severe skin conditions, or before starting anything new during pregnancy, speak to a doctor or dermatologist.