Parfum/Fragrance Worst Fragrance Synthetic and Natural No known benefits Parfum/Fragrance at a glance Also known as fragrance Unknown composition of parfum leaves consumers in the dark Numerous fragrance components are proven to irritate skin Ongoing use of fragranced products can harm skin’s long-term healthy appearance Parfum/Fragrance description Parfum is another name for fragrance. According to the United States Personal Care Product Council, “The term Parfum shall be used for ingredient labeling in the European Union (EU) instead of listing the individual components of the fragrance under the 6th Amendment to the EU Cosmetics Directive. The INCI name permitted for labeling in the U.S. that corresponds to this EU labeling name is Fragrance.” Due to the exact ingredients in a fragrance/parfum not needing to be listed in all cases, it’s impossible for consumers to know what they’re putting on their skin. What research has shown over the years is that fragrance, even when labeled “parfum” poses a strong risk of irritating skin—and this cumulative irritation can occur beneath the skin without showing obvious signs on the surface. This is why we recommend everyone avoid the use of fragranced personal care products; it’s simply what is best for the long-term healthy appearance of your skin. Related ingredients: Volatile Oil Fragrance