Benefits of Fragrance-free Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin

Fragrance-free moisturizers are skincare products that do not contain added scents or perfumes, making them suitable for individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies.

Fragrance-free Moisturizers FAQ

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What is a fragrance-free moisturizer?

Which is why you may want to find yourself a fragrance-free moisturizer (and a general skin-care routine that's fragrance-free). Fragrance-free products are categorized as those that do not contain any extra ingredients to mask a smell, and are thus less likely to cause irritation.

Can a moisturizer be fragrance-free?

"To be truly fragrance-free, a product must not have any added fragrance, whether natural or synthetic," says Dr. Leer. When looking for a moisturizer, note that "unscented" and "fragrance-free" do not mean the same thing.

Are fragrance-free moisturizers good for sensitive skin?

So most fragrance-free moisturizers — or, more broadly, sensitive skin-friendly moisturizers — contain ingredients that work to repair your skin barrier and improve its moisture-retaining abilities, like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

What is a fragrance-free product?

Fragrance-free products are categorized as those that do not contain any extra ingredients to mask a smell, and are thus less likely to cause irritation. "To be truly fragrance-free, a product must not have any added fragrance, whether natural or synthetic," says Dr. Leer.

Is a scented moisturizer the same as a fragrance-free moisturizer?

When looking for a moisturizer, note that "unscented" and "fragrance-free" do not mean the same thing. "Unscented is a term used with cosmetic products to inform the consumer that the product has no discernible fragrance," says board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Beth Goldstein MD.