Facts About Skin and Perfume

Popular perfumes can smell unique on your skin.

Perfume reacts with skin in many ways. Your skin sensitivity and chemistry affect which scents are appropriate for you. Your lifestyle and hobbies should also be considered when choosing a perfume.

Making the Selection

Perfume can have different effects on varying skin types. The best way to find a perfume that reacts well with your natural scent is to try it on your skin, preferably overnight.

Reactions

"Marie Claire" magazine reports, "Fragrance is the number-one cause of allergic contact dermatitis." As a result, people with sensitive skin may need to avoid perfume and scented products.

Breastfeeding

Nursing mothers should be aware that perfumes can affect your baby's willingness to breastfeed. Scented lotions, soaps and hygiene products can also prompt disinterest in feeding. According to KidsHealth, smelling "different" to your child is the problem.

Bee Stings

Perfumes can make your skin more appealing to bees. If you intend to spend time outside, avoid wearing sweet scents.

Warning

EczemaNet warns consumers about the dangers of cheap or counterfeit perfume. "These fragrances sell for much less, because they contain inexpensive ingredients. Antifreeze, alcohol and even urine replace the more expensive ingredients. And you don't want these substitutes on your skin."

References

• Slice.ca: Find Your Signature Scent
• Marie Claire: Are You Allergic to your Beauty Products?
• Kids Health: Breastfeeding FAQs
• Kids Health: Hey! A Bee Stung Me!
• Eczema Net: Counterfeit Fragrance Can Make Skin React