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Even if you don’t have sensitive skin, the ingredients in your beauty routine should be ones that contribute to a glowing complexion and progress you towards your skin goals. While there are many products on the market with good ingredients which will support your skin and help to treat your problem areas, there are sneaky additions to some solutions which can actually make your skin worse. As you work towards your best skin yet, there’s one ingredient above all that dermatologists recommend steering clear of.
According to dermatologist Joshua Zeichner MD, synthetic fragrances are the one skincare ingredient to be weary of in your beauty routine. Scented products may be pleasing to your senses, but your skin could feel otherwise. Zeichner explains, “Fragrances make the experience of a product more enjoyable, but many can lead to skin rashes known as contact dermatitis. People with a history of sensitive skin or conditions like eczema are most at risk.”
Unscented products will be your best bet when it comes to setting up the ideal lineup for your skin according to Zeichner, who recommends the same to his patients. He says, “Fragrances are a known cause for allergic contact dermatitis, where your immune system mounts an allergic response to a particular allergen.” If you’re working towards smooth, glowy skin, an allergic reaction is a step in the wrong direction.
As you construct your skincare routine, opt for products based on their results rather than their fragrance. While a scented moisturizer may feel luxurious, the possibility that it could cause a rash or allergic reaction should be measured against the scent. If your hope is to achieve the best results possible from your beauty regime, it’s important to focus on pure ingredients instead of additives.
While it can feel like there are more ‘don’ts’ than ‘do’s’ in skincare, remember that your skin is the largest organ in your body, and treat it with as much care as you do for what goes inside. Scented products are the equivalent of junk food for your skin, and you should always prioritize the cleanest options when it comes to your health.
