In our reference data, IFRA Certified Fragrance is a fragrance ingredient.
IFRA Certified Fragrance refers to a fragrance blend formulated in compliance with International Fragrance Association (IFRA) safety standards, used to impart scent or mask base odors in cosmetic products. It is a sensory/formulation additive rather than a functional skincare active.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Allergic contact dermatitis | Common | Fragrance mixes are among the most frequent causes of cosmetic-related contact allergy, even when IFRA-compliant. |
Skin irritation (redness, stinging, itching) | Common | Particularly in sensitive or compromised skin barriers. |
Photosensitivity/photoallergic reactions | Uncommon | Certain fragrance components can react with UV exposure causing pigmentation or rash. |
Contact urticaria (hives) | Rare | Immediate hypersensitivity response to specific fragrance constituents. |
Pigmentary changes (e.g. berloque dermatitis) | Rare | Associated with photoactive fragrance ingredients and sun exposure. |
Systemic hypersensitivity reactions | Very rare | Generalized allergic responses are uncommon with topical fragrance exposure. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.