When we use an organic or non-organic beauty treatment, we generally appreciate the pleasant smell of perfumes left on our skin. A symbol of well-being and luxury, perfume is nevertheless sometimes absent from formulas, particularly for sensitive or intolerant skin. So, should you choose a treatment without perfume or with perfume? How to choose its treatment with or without perfume ? Centifolia enlightens you on the essentials to know about perfume-free cosmetics.
Why is there perfume in some cosmetics?
Generally, the cosmetic products that we buy, organic or not, contain perfume. The smell of the product is often one of the first purchasing criteria! Indeed, we are used to breathing “good” smells and like our creams, oils and other cosmetic products to smell good. Unconsciously, we associate a scent with a specific benefit; a citrus scent is associated with vitality, a honey scent with sweetness and cocooning, an apricot scent allows us to return to childhood… These opinions generally vary depending on our age and our personal tastes. Applying a scented treatment to your skin provides pleasure for yourself, but also for others. Furthermore, in addition to awakening the pleasure of smell, the integration of perfumes into cosmetic products also sometimes makes it possible to mask the unpleasant odor of certain natural or non-natural ingredients, particularly synthetic ones.
How do you know if your beauty treatment is with or without perfume? On the label, you will be able to identify the perfume under the same name in the list of ingredients called INCI (also called fragrance) or under the INCI name of the essential oil, if it is the latter which perfumes the product.
Why choose perfume-free cosmetics?
Due to increasing urbanization, pollution and the use of hard water, more and more people are suffering from skin sensitivity. In adults with sensitive skin (facial skin, but also body), perfume is one of the main factors triggering a sensitivity allergy which can manifest itself as redness, irritation or even tingling… The skin around the eyes should also not be neglected because it is the most fragile area of the face due to its thinness and regular blinking of the eyes. It is in this area that wrinkles appear first, before later appearing around the lips. A fragrance-free anti-aging treatment targeted for the eye area will allow you to take care of this delicate area. However, the use of perfumed cosmetic products should be put into perspective because perfume allergens only present a risk for allergic people. To find out if you are allergic, do not hesitate to apply a little product to your skin (oil, cream, gel, milk, soap, anti-wrinkle treatment, etc.) and wait to see if a reaction occurs. If in doubt about a cosmetic product, do not hesitate to seek the advice of a health professional.
If a reaction easily manifests itself on your skin when applying a cosmetic treatment, whether natural or not, we advise you to take action on your beauty routine. Think about your facial skin care products, but also your body care products (including hair care): face cream, shower gel, body care, makeup, etc. First, ask yourself the following question: do your beauty products contain natural or synthetic fragrances? Perfumed synthetic care products are particularly not recommended for people with allergies, but also for babies, children and pregnant women because they contain undesirable substances which increase the risk of allergies. A healthy solution for your skin and the skin of your family: if perfumes are important to you, use perfumes. organic cosmetic carecontaining 100% natural perfumes and if possible formulated in France, otherwise prefer perfume-free treatments.
If your skin is sensitive and reactive, we advise you to choose fragrance-free hygiene and beauty products in order to avoid any risk of allergy and take full advantage of the benefits of the active ingredients on your skin. How to recognize reactive skin? How to take care of sensitive skin? Find all our advice in this article.
What fragrances are used to formulate Centifolia products?
To formulate its organic cosmetic products, Centifolia uses 100% natural perfumes, without endocrine disruptors. These are mixtures of organic essential oils, absolutes (fragrance derived from plant material) and isolates (odorous molecule that has been isolated from a plant). compliant with COSMOS specifications.
To meet the needs of sensitive and reactive skin that needs fragrance-free care, Centifolia has specially designed the Neutral Range. Formulated in France with the unique synergy of an active prebiotic and polysaccharide, this fragrance-free organic cosmetic range is inspired by nature to combine softness and effectiveness. Thanks to its natural ingredients, it can be used by the whole family, from birth.
