Synthetic Fragrance.
Also known as: fragrance, parfum, aroma, fragrance oil, synthetic musk
An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals.
Global status.
How synthetic fragrance is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
64% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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26+ fragrance allergens must be declared on labels above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off; expanded to ~80 allergens by Regulation 2023/1545.
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26 fragrance allergens must be declared above thresholds.
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Sensitizing fragrance ingredients restricted on Hotlist.
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25 fragrance allergens must be labeled above thresholds.
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Certain fragrance allergens require labeling.
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ANVISA requires labeling of specified fragrance allergens.
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26 fragrance allergens must be declared, harmonized with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Creates a pleasant scent that enhances the consumer experience and brand identity. Synthetic fragrances are far cheaper than natural essential oils.
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products in our database
18
brands use it
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product categories
Synthetic Fragrance in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use synthetic fragrance. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Quick answers.
What is Synthetic Fragrance?
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How these brands stack up.
Side-by-side ingredient comparisons with brands whose products list synthetic fragrance.