Parfum / Fragrance

Aroma
Poor
Warning
Pores
0/5
Irritancy
4/5
FA Safe
✅ Yes
Pregnancy
✅ Safe
Vegan
✅ Yes

Science & Benefits

The term 'Parfum' is a generic label that can mask a cocktail of up to 200 undisclosed aromatic chemicals. While fragrance molecules are generally too small to physically clog a pore, they are the leading cause of allergic contact dermatitis in cosmetics. This irritation triggers micro-inflammation within the follicular wall, causing the pore to swell and narrow. This restriction traps sebum and dead skin cells, leading to inflammatory 'fragrance bumps' that look identical to traditional acne. For a bulletproof routine, avoiding synthetic fragrance is the most effective way to reduce unexplained, chronic redness and papules.