Should These Makeup Ingredients Really Be On The Blacklist?

4. Artificial Fragrances

Despite being classified as a skin irritant and allergen, brands continue to include fragrances in their products in varying degrees of potency. While some people experience adverse reactions to products containing fragrance, such as redness, breakouts, and dryness, others can tolerate them well, which is why they are not considered problematic. The reason there is any concern over fragrance is the undisclosed nature of the ingredients. Companies are protected by a specific law that allows them to keep their unique fragrance formulations secret from the public and, more importantly, from other companies who might seek to replicate them. If you know fragrance is an irritant for your skin, look for products that are ‘fragrance-free’ or that only contain natural fragrances derived from essential oils.