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Fragrance, explained

On a label, ‘fragrance’ or ‘parfum’ can hide dozens of small molecules. Some are fine. A few are common allergens. None of them clean, moisturise, or protect.

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Why brands love it

Scent is memory and shelf appeal. A citrus wash sells itself with the cap off. The skin did not ask for that.

Leave-on is the issue

A scented lotion, deodorant, or sunscreen sits for hours. That’s when linalool, limonene, lilial and friends become more than a mood. Rinse-off soap is less of a story. Set Healthie to avoid fragrance and we’ll flag it on every scan.

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