We are just beginning to learn how dangerous cosmetic chemicals in skin care affect our skin and bodies however there is one cosmetic ingredient that has long been known to be the cause of most skin irritations. Think you have sensitive skin? Think you have problem skin? Think again.

Itching, burning, flare ups, flakiness, blisters, break outs, are just some of the skin irritations or allergic reactions that may be caused by one cosmetic ingredient….fragrance. FPIN or The Fragranced Products Information Network started a grassroots effort to provide information and education on the dangers of our highly scented world.

Fragrance serves no purpose for the skin other than to disguise the smell of ingredients that may not be so appealing. The cosmetic industry knows that women psychologically prefer skin care products that smell nice, however fragrance is a health risk for your skin. You can and should stay away from skin care products and cosmetics that contain fragrance.

Many companies now advertise essential oils and plant extracts in place of “fragrance” however essential oils are nothing more than fragrance. They sound appealing and smell nice but they still may cause a skin reaction. Not all skin will respond positively to essential oils as each of us has a unique chemical makeup.

And hey, let’s face it, most natural skin products have some type of fragrance in the form of essential oils to mask their nasty smelling ingredients…all I am asking is that you watch out for skin irritations and know which great smelling natural ingredients cause a reaction in your individual skin.

The next time you are standing in the store, opening all those jars and bottles of skin care products ooohing and aahhing over the heavenly scents of coconut (my favorite),  remember that fragrance can only cause problems for the health of your skin.

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