In our reference data, Perfume/Fragrance is a fragrance ingredient.
Perfume/Fragrance is a blend of natural or synthetic aromatic compounds added to cosmetics to impart a pleasant scent or mask the odor of other ingredients. It provides no skincare benefit and is a common cause of cosmetic-related skin reactions.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Allergic contact dermatitis | Common | Fragrance mix is among the most frequent causes of cosmetic allergy on patch testing. |
Skin irritation (redness, stinging, burning) | Common | More likely on sensitive, compromised, or eczema-prone skin. |
Photoallergic or phototoxic reactions | Uncommon | Certain components (e.g., bergamot oil/furocoumarins) can react under UV exposure. |
Contact urticaria (hives) | Rare | Immediate-type wheal-and-flare response shortly after application. |
Hyperpigmentation | Rare | Pigmented contact dermatitis or post-inflammatory pigmentation, notably with photosensitizing fragrances. |
Respiratory irritation or headache | Rare | Reported with volatile aromatic compounds in sensitive individuals. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.