Fragrances are found in a large variety of personal care products. Skin care products are the most common source of allergy to fragrances.
Be aware that some products marked "fragrance free" sometimes still contain fragrances, and hypo-allergic products MAY actually contain fragrances.
Avoid products labeled as "unscented perfumes".
Wear gloves when using household cleansers that may contain fragrances.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see Fragrances listed as:
Unscented perfume
Masking agent
Aroma chemicals
Colognes
Essential oils
Fragrance mixture
Perfumes
Toilet water
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Aftershaves
Aromatherapy incense
Candles
Cleaning fluids
Cologne
Concealers
Creams
Dental materials
Detergents
Dishwashing detergents
Eye shadow
Eyeliners
Foundations
Gels
Highlighters
Household cleaners
Insect repellents
LipsticksLotions
Makeup remover
Medical gels
Medical pastes
Metal working fluids
Moisturizers
Mousses
Mud masks
Nail enamel removers
Perfume
Polishes
Powders
Quick-dry nail products
Room deodorizers
Sanitary pads
Self-tanners
Shampoos
Soap
Solvents
Spices
Sunscreens
Tampons
Throat lozenges
Tissues
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Topical medications
Vaginal creams
Waxes
Possible Occupational Exposures:
Nurses
Mixing and blending machine operators
Assemblers
Bakers
Hairdressers and cosmetologists
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.