Introducing NEW Beautycounter perfume: Clean Eau de Parfum, the first one you’ll wear without “fragrance” in the ingredient list: nothing to hide! Understanding Fragrance In North America, the law does not require government approval before products containing “fragrance” go on the market. In fact, if a cosmetic is marketed on a retail basis to consumers, companies list almost all ingredients. But under U.S. and Canadian regulations, fragrance and flavor ingredients can be listed simply as “Fragrance” or “Flavor.” FDA requires the list of ingredients under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, but this law is not allowed to be used to force a company to tell “trade secrets.” In fact, from FDA’s own website they state, “Some products labeled “unscented” may contain fragrance ingredients. This is because the manufacturer may add just enough fragrance to mask the unpleasant smell of other ingredients, without giving the product a noticeable scent.” Some individuals may be allergic or sensitive to certain ingredients in cosmetics, food, or other products. In fact: 34.7% of the population reported health problems, such as migraine headaches and respiratory difficulties, when exposed to fragranced products. 15.1% have lost workdays or a job due to fragranced product exposure in the […]
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