Naturally irritating: essential oils are just as bad as synthetic fragrances
<p>“Nothing is black and white when it comes to fragrances…of course, synthetic fragrances are bad. Fragrances derived from essential oils can be wonderful. Fragrance isn’t categorically bad. I would really implore you guys to not be afraid of essential oil-derived fragrances.”</p>
<p>That’s Brooke DeVard of the delightful <a href="https://www.nakedbeautypodcast.com/episodes/ep117-nourishing-calming-soothing-skincare-ft-zo-foster-blake" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Naked Beauty Podcas</em>t</a>, recorded in April 2020. While things are rarely black and white when it comes to fragrance, the science is unequivocally clear about fragrances derived from essential oils. They are neither wonderful nor categorically good.</p>
<p>In other words, be concerned — very concerned — about essential oils (and all fragrances, natural or not) in your skincare products.</p>
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