‘Do I Have to Avoid Fragrance in Skincare’? Jordan Samuel Answers
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Jordan Samuel Pacitti is an aesthetician, skincare founder and regular Live That Glow columnist. He is a go-to source of beauty advice for skincare fans across the world. Here, he advises a reader on whether you really do need to avoid fragrance in skincare.
If my skin isn’t sensitive do I still need to be avoiding fragrance in skincare?
Jordan says:
Hi, thanks for your question! The short answer is, absolutely not! The longer answer, however, is that fragrance in skincare is tricky.
Fragrance can be a lovely additive in skincare as it can enhance the user’s experience, which may make someone more inclined to use the product more consistently. On the other hand, it could also be the reason someone has an undesirable reaction to a skincare product.
For example, fragrance could be the culprit behind a break out, it could create redness in certain skin tones and more.
Fragrance is not one size fits all—so, even if you have had reactions to fragrance in the past it doesn’t mean you will have a reaction to a different fragrance. The chemical components vary from fragrance to fragrance and each component can react differently from person to person. So even a sensitive skin could technically still use a fragranced product.
The reason you see people or brands avoiding fragrance in products is usually because it is simply a safer bet, especially for those already prone to sensitivities. If you are someone who is not inherently sensitive, I would say have at it—enjoy fragranced products if you’d like.
As always, though, it is best to patch test before using a product all over large areas of visible skin. That way, if an adverse reaction does occur, it only effects a small, discreet area.
Jordan Samuel Pacitti
Founder & CEO, Jordan Samuel Skin
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