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Data: Fair

Fragrance

Other Concerns

Endocrine disruption (low_moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low_moderate)

SYNONYMS

● FRAGRANCE
● PARFUM

Unacceptable

Unacceptable: EWG Verified products require a full review of all fragrance ingredients


The word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

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Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more human case studies show significant immune or allergenic effectsContact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in children - a review of current data(2011-11-01)
Human immune toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceAllergic contact dermatitis to preservatives and fragrances in cosmetics(2011-04-01)
One or more human case studies show significant immune or allergenic effectsFragrance chemicals in domestic and occupational products(2001-10-01)
Known human immune toxicant or allergenPOSITION STATEMENT CONCERNING FRAGRANCE CHEMICALS IN DETERGENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS(2002-01-01)
Known human immune toxicant or allergenOpinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products(2012-06-01)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Human respiratory irritant - moderate evidenceIncreased release of histamine in patients with respiratory symptoms related to perfume(2007-11-01)
Human respiratory irritant - moderate evidenceA twin study of perfume-related respiratory symptoms(2009-11-01)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Possible human respiratory toxicantInhalation challenge effects of perfume scent strips in patients with asthma(1995-11-01)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Wildlife and environmental toxicityDetergents Ingredients Database(2014-01-01)

Miscellaneous

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknownEnvironmental Working Group (EWG)

Endocrine disruption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more studies show significant [[system]] disruptionPeer Reviewed Literature
  • Contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in children - a review of current data(2011-11-01)
  • Allergic contact dermatitis to preservatives and fragrances in cosmetics(2011-04-01)
  • Fragrance chemicals in domestic and occupational products(2001-10-01)
  • POSITION STATEMENT CONCERNING FRAGRANCE CHEMICALS IN DETERGENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS(2002-01-01)
  • Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products(2012-06-01)
  • Increased release of histamine in patients with respiratory symptoms related to perfume(2007-11-01)
  • A twin study of perfume-related respiratory symptoms(2009-11-01)
  • Inhalation challenge effects of perfume scent strips in patients with asthma(1995-11-01)
  • Detergents Ingredients Database(2014-01-01)
  • Environmental Working Group (EWG)
  • Peer Reviewed Literature

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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